Biblical eldership an urgent call to restore biblical church leadership / Alexander Strauch.

By: Material type: SoundSoundPublication details: Colorado Springs, CO Lewis and Roth Publisher c1995Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 262.15 T
Contents:
Biblical eldership: Pastoral leadership; Shared leadership; Male leadership; Qualified leadership; Servant leadership -- Defense of Biblical eldership: Bible-based leadership structure -- Exposition of scripture: Acts of the Apostles; Paul's letters to the churches; Paul's instruction to Timothy; Paul's instruction to Titus; Peter's instruction to the Asian elders; James' instruction to the sick; Hebrews, obey your leaders -- Related topics: Appointment of elders; Elders and the congregation.
Summary: This ... look at the role and function of elders brings all the advantages of shared leadership into focus. Beginning with the four broad categories of eldership (leading, feeding, caring, and protecting), [this book] explores the essential work of elders, their qualifications (including why qualifications are necessary), their relationships with each other, and each of the biblical passages related to eldership. Written for those seeking a clear understanding of the mandate for biblical eldership, this ... book defines it ... practically, and according to Scripture.-Back cover.
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Originally published: Colorado Springs, Colo. : Lewis and Roth Publishers, c1995. Rev. and expanded.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-324).

Biblical eldership: Pastoral leadership; Shared leadership; Male leadership; Qualified leadership; Servant leadership -- Defense of Biblical eldership: Bible-based leadership structure -- Exposition of scripture: Acts of the Apostles; Paul's letters to the churches; Paul's instruction to Timothy; Paul's instruction to Titus; Peter's instruction to the Asian elders; James' instruction to the sick; Hebrews, obey your leaders -- Related topics: Appointment of elders; Elders and the congregation.

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This ... look at the role and function of elders brings all the advantages of shared leadership into focus. Beginning with the four broad categories of eldership (leading, feeding, caring, and protecting), [this book] explores the essential work of elders, their qualifications (including why qualifications are necessary), their relationships with each other, and each of the biblical passages related to eldership. Written for those seeking a clear understanding of the mandate for biblical eldership, this ... book defines it ... practically, and according to Scripture.-Back cover.