By Phil Robertson It certainly is realistic to see a young person lost in the immediate “pleasure” of the world. Pleasure hunters seek refuge upon the young, offering relentless promises. The life of a young person is so valuable and precious that any hindrance to those discrepancies of moral values can scar for life. The home …
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Elders: God’s Plan For Leadership In The Church
By Harold Byers We should not be shocked today when we speak of the need for leadership among God’s people. God has always selected or had someone selected to lead his people. The very nature of man demands that someone be selected to direct our pathway. This applies both in spiritual and civil matters. When God …
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The Question: Do We Relocate?
By James W. Yates This is a perplexing question that should be addressed by a number of congregations. It is a difficult one for many reasons. Major decisions must be considered and made – decisions that affect the lives of each of the members in different ways and by varying degrees. I have personally been involved …
The Church-Preacher Relationship: An Elder’s Perspective
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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