So many American churches have the pastor model, not because it is in the Bible but because we are in America. This model fits the American culture perfectly...and that isn't all good. In fact, in some instances, it is quite harmful.
We need to get back to God's structure for church leadership. And that doesn't mean a board of business men serving as decision making elders. That is also not found in the Bible!
So what are we supposed to do? Watch to find out then watch one of these to get the rest of the story from what the Bible has to say about church governance and elders:
Three Issues with the Selection of Elders
• Three Issues With the Selection of El...
Church of Christ Eldership Examined
• Church of Christ Eldership Examined
Things You Never Hear Said About Elder Qualifications A Plea for Consistency
• Things You Never Hear Said About Elde...
Thanks for watching!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:09 Deeper issues
03:37 Priesthood in the Old Testament
04:16 Commonly Understood term
04:52 Plurality of Elders Is Not Perfect
06:14 Path Forward
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Blessings,
Matt