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The Eldership: An Overview

The Eldership: An Overview

Not long ago a brother suggested that congregations with elders tend to weather religious storms with greater ease than those who are led by evangelists. As I considered this observation it became evident to me that this brother had perhaps put the proverbial finger right on the real issue. When it comes to leadership in the local congregation, God’s design is that elders be ordained to guide the flock. While Ephesians 4:11-12 certainly emphasizes the role of the evangelist, it…

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