Tilting to the Other
Under Christ, the local church of the New Testament operates with dual authority. The congregation selects its own servants and calls them into account. It… Read More »Tilting to the Other
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Tilting to One Side
According to the New Testament, Christian churches ought to operate with dual authority. Ultimate authority for making decisions rests with the congregation. The church itself… Read More »Tilting to One Side
What’s a Pastor to Do?
Through His authoritative apostles, Christ revealed how He wished His churches to operate. They were to be led by pastors (the name is interchangeable with… Read More »What’s a Pastor to Do?
Bishops and Fathers
Debates over congregationalism and elder rule usually end up, sooner or later, at 1 Timothy 3:4-5. In these verses, Paul states that a bishop must… Read More »Bishops and Fathers
Acts 6 and Church Decisions
Some people believe that church government, and particularly church decisions, ought to be in the hands of one or more elders rather than the congregation.… Read More »Acts 6 and Church Decisions
Elders Rule! But Congregations Decide
Those who think that churches should be governed by a self-perpetuating boards of elders have two main arguments. The first is that the sheep (i.e.,… Read More »Elders Rule! But Congregations Decide