The culmination of over ten years of research and writing, Elders and Deacons is a resource tool for churches interested in knowing more about this biblical subject. Both practical and theological, it covers a broad range of issues on eldership, including the following:

• A thorough discussion of the qualifications of elders and deacons
• Why elders are men and not women
• The historical development of elders
• Elders and the anointing of oil
• The change to a monarchial bishop
• Analysis of the teaching of the apostolic fathers on elders
• A justification for restoring the biblical pattern of church organization
• The relationship of pastor, preacher, and elder
• The case for a plurality of elders in each church
• The identity and church environment of biblical elders in Jerusalem and Ephesus
• Practical procedures for the selection of elders and deacons
• Elders and preachers
• Preaching elders
• The work of elders and deacons

About the Author:
J. B. Myers has preached for churches of Christ for more than thirty years, during which time he has helped many churches organize with elders and deacons. He is a graduate of Oklahoma Christian University (B.S.), Harding University Graduate School of Religion (M.Th.), and Louisiana Tech University (M.B.A.). In addtion, he holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in community counseling and the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Myers is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and the author of Faith and Addiction. He currently preaches for the Bright Angel church of Christ in Las Vegas, Nevada.