By Fred Pollock Scripture Basis All relationships in Christ are to be developed and directed by the Word of God. Too often we focus only on Scriptures which deal with a specific relationship. We neglect the “first and great commandment” and the “second like it” (Matt. 22:37-40). Christ gave us a corollary for the second which …
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By Willard A. Jones Those of us who are functioning as elders, deacons, Bible class teachers and song leaders must realize despite what our age might be, that we are rapidly passing from the scene of action and one day will need to be replaced. We should all be motivated to instill in those younger than …
By Denver Niemeier “They never tell us anything.” Me don’t know what is going on.” ‘They never ask what we think about things concerning the affairs of the church.” “We don’t know where the money is being used.” “There is no communication between the elders and the rest of us.” “We try to talk to them …
By Mike Willis Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine (1 Tim. 5:17). The Lord placed in the hands of the elders the responsibility of oversight and pastoring. Younger men, regardless of how much mental discernment they might possess, were not chosen …
