TY  - BOOK
AU  - Merkle,Benjamin L.
TI  - Why elders?: a biblical and practical guide for church members 
SN  - 9780825433511
AV  - BV680 .M475 2009
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Grand Rapids, MI
PB  - Kregel Publications
KW  - Elders (Church officers)
KW  - Pastoral theology
N1  - 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
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