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Elders and Deacons (Revised)
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.
by J. B. Myers
Paperback
Publisher: 21st Century Christian
Pages: 288
Size: 6 x 9
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