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Why elders? : a biblical and practical guide for church members / Benjamin L. Merkle.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Grand Rapids, MI : Kregel Publications, 2009.Description: 112 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9780825433511
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BV680 .M475 2009
Contents:
Introduction -- New Testament churches had elders -- Elders and terminology -- Elders and plurality -- Elders and authority -- A pastor needs help and accountability -- Elders and their duties -- Elders and the sharing of burdens -- Elders and equality -- Elders and accountability -- Having elders makes for a healthier church -- Elders and history -- Elders and qualifications -- Elders and affordability -- Elders and deacons have different callings -- The background of deacons -- The qualifications of deacons -- The role of deacons -- The distinction between elders and deacons.
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Book Book Reformational Study Centre General library 262.14 MERL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available RSC003425

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- New Testament churches had elders -- Elders and terminology -- Elders and plurality -- Elders and authority -- A pastor needs help and accountability -- Elders and their duties -- Elders and the sharing of burdens -- Elders and equality -- Elders and accountability -- Having elders makes for a healthier church -- Elders and history -- Elders and qualifications -- Elders and affordability -- Elders and deacons have different callings -- The background of deacons -- The qualifications of deacons -- The role of deacons -- The distinction between elders and deacons.