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Elders & Deacons, A Biblical Study Of Church Leadership

Elders & Deacons, a Biblical Study of Church Leadership by J. B. Myers


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.


Product Details

* Pub. Date: 2011
* Publisher: 21st Century
* Format: Paperback , 288pp
* ISBN-13: 9780890982853
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