Principles of Eldership (Matthew 16:16-19)
Michael Argabrite, October 12, 2014Part of the Elders and Deacons (Sunday School series) series, preached at a Sunday School service
Principle 1: The Local Church (ekklesia, called-out ones) are to be governed by Christ.
Principle 2: The ministry of the church is primarily the work of the members: in worship, in nurturing one another, and in witness toward the world.
Principle 3: Governing structures should not aim to include as many people as possible in office-holding, but to free and equip as many people as possible for ministry.
Principle 4: Christ is the head of the church, and all His disciples are on level ground before Him.
Principle 5: Not inconsistent with equality, God has charged some under Christ with the leadership of the church.
Principle 6: Under Christ and His Word, local churches make decisions (elder-led, congregation-informed)
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