Biblical Eldership @Eldership
Committed to seeing a well-functioning biblical eldership model in widespread use among churches around the world. biblicaleldership.com Rochester, NY Joined January 2014-
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THE CHURCH GATHERED -Jonathan Leeman The gathering of a church is both an “embassy” of Christ’s kingdom and the temporary “geography” of that kingdom. We gather in order to ...Read on=> t.ly/KHhRQ
THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH -Richard Lints The unity of the church is to be a reflection of the unity of the one God upon which the church is built. The ideal (unity) and the real (division) do not always match up...Read on=> t.ly/pXtyL
Dear Church Leader, We are praying for you as you serve God's people. May your... -love for them be pure. -hopes for them divine, & -joy for them real. May the example of Christ to you, serve as your example to them. Amen! BiblicalEldership.com
WHY COMPLEMENTARIANISM IS CRUCIAL TO DISCIPLESHIP By Jonathan Leeman Complementarianism is crucial for Christian discipleship because pastors and churches need to hold up different pictures of Christian maturity for the man and for the woman. Read on=> t.ly/KoZRI
HOW TO AVOID GOD (ACCORDING TO C.S. LEWIS) by Erica Fitzgerald (James 4:8) In 1961, astronaut Yuri Gagarin from the Soviet Union became the first human in space. The cosmic game of one-upmanship known as the Space Race...Read on=> t.ly/e7Q-D
DEACONS -Matt Smethurst In a general sense, every Christian is called to be a deacon (the New Testament word diakonos simply means “servant”). But the designation is not always...Read on=> thegospelcoalition.org/essay/deacons/
THE CALL OF AN UNDER-SHEPHERD -Darian Lockett 1 PETER 5:1-4: It has been said that “One example is worth a thousand arguments.” In difficult times, we don’t need dictators and arguments. We need...Read on=> t.ly/5imPQ
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE CHURCH -Benjamin L. Merkle Apart from the foundational offices of apostles and prophets, the early churches had qualified leaders, elders and deacons, who served the church under the lordship of Christ, guided by both...Read on=> rb.gy/ywajh4
Dear Church Leader, We are praying that you'll be a prayerful & a thankful leader, offering -Steward's prayers; & -Shepherd's thankfulness for the flock of God under your care. Amen! BiblicalEldership.com
The Ordinances of the Church -Gregg R. Allison An ordinance is a Christian rite, associated with tangible elements (water; bread and wine), that is celebrated by the church of Jesus Christ. The term is...Read on=> t.ly/mKy0_
PERKS AND PITFALLS OF PERSONAL TECH USE: Q&A WITH THE BER CORE TEAM In a recent blog post, the BER core team discussed the tech tools they use most often for church leadership. This week, they are sharing about the pros and cons of technology... Read on=> t.ly/CRDSv
THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH -Gregg R. Allison Church membership concerns belonging to or being a part of the church of Jesus Christ. It involves different concepts of the church, entry requirements, and...Read on=> t.ly/GqNgz
THE PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS -J. V. Fesko The doctrine of the priesthood of all believers states that all believers in Christ share in his priestly status...Read on=> t.ly/G2QXx
Dear Church Leader, We are praying for you as you continue to -faithfully oversee the flock, -labor in heaven's rescue mission, & -pastor the fallen. May the saving of many souls for His glory, be your godly heritage. Amen. BiblicalEldership.com
YOUR CHURCH NEEDS YOUR CONTENTMENT -DAVID KAYWOOD “After 79 years of spiritual service in the community,” a local newspaper reported, “Hope Evangelical Christian Community Church...Read on=> t.ly/Kg1lg
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Jesus... Break hearts that are hardened, but Mend hearts that are broken Strengthen knees that wobble, but Bend knees that won't Silence mouths that rebel, but Give voice to the voiceless Lift heads that are bowed down, but weaken the stiff necks that won't (...what else?)
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We pray John 3:30 (He must increase & I must decrease) but hope that in the process of Jesus being glorified we will also be. That's the deception of our heart. (David Platt. Paraphrased)
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It's women's day with the LORD of hosts every day. Keep up the good work as you share the good news among your kids, your neighborhood, and among the church. Every place God takes you & keeps you, may you be His unwavering witness. Amen.
The greatest gambler, and a fool is the one who says he trusts only himself. Let God be your trust, all else is rust. Psalm 14:1.
This week's giveaway features @JJ_Routley's book on eternal submission, @Eldership's classic on Biblical Eldership, and a series of essays written in honor of Dr. Jack Fish, Dr. Dave MacLeod, and Dave Glock! Like, follow, and retweet to enter. Winner will be chosen on 1/21!
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THE 4:8 TEST To calm an anxious mind Is it... - true - honorable - just Is it... -Pure - Lovely - Commendable Is it... -Morally excellent -worthy of praise Think on these...drop the negatives