40 Questions about Elders and DeaconsArranged in a Q & A format, this volume tackles the major questions that pastors, church leaders, and students ask about congregational church government, a topic of much interest in the church today. It provides readers with a clear analysis of key biblical passages, succinct answers (4-8 pages each), and discussion questions. The unique format of the book allows the reader to pick and choose what issues are most pertinent to their interests and needs. |
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Contents
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The Office of Elder | 59 |
B Questions Related to Qualifications | 107 |
What Are the Situational and Family Qualifications for an Elder? | 109 |
What Are the Moral Qualifications for an Elder? | 117 |
What Does It Mean That an Elder Must Be the Husband of One Wife? | 124 |
Must an Elder Be Married and Must His Children Be Believers? | 130 |
What Are the Advantages of Having a Plurality of Elders? | 183 |
Why Do So Few Churches Have a Plurality of Elders? | 188 |
How Does a Church Transition to a Plurality of Elders? | 192 |
Questions Related to the Selecting Ordaining Paying and Removing of Elders | 197 |
How Should Elders Be Selected? | 199 |
Should Elders Have Terms or Serve for Life? | 204 |
Should Elders Be Ordained? | 209 |
Should Elders Be Paid? | 214 |
What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Can Be Elders? | 135 |
What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Cannot Be Elders? Part 1 | 142 |
What Are the Reasons for Affirming That Women Cannot Be Elders? Part 2 | 150 |
Questions Related to the Plurality of Elders | 159 |
Should Each Church Have a Plurality of Elders? | 161 |
How Many Elders Should Each Congregation Have? | 166 |
What Is the Relationship Between Staff Members and Elders? | 169 |
Should There Be an Equality Parity Among the Elders? | 173 |
How Should the Elders Make Decisions? | 178 |
What Should Be Done If an Elder Is Caught in Sin? | 219 |
The Office of Deacon | 225 |
What Is the Background of the New Testament Deacon? | 227 |
What Are the Qualifications for a Deacon? | 233 |
What Is the Role of a Deacon? | 238 |
What Is the Relationship Between the Office of Deacon and | 244 |
Is It Important to Use the Titles Elder and Deacon? | 259 |
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