| Why Elders?: A Biblical and Practical Guide for Church Members Contributor(s): Merkle, Benjamin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0825433517 ISBN-13: 9780825433511 Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Leadership - Religion | Christian Theology - Ecclesiology - Religion | Christian Living - Leadership & Mentoring |
| Dewey: 262.14 |
| LCCN: 2009017653 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.35 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Most works on elders are written for the pastor or church leader, but this volume speaks directly to the church member. Benjamin L. Merkle grounds this study about church elders in the Word of God as he clearly and succinctly informs laypeople of the scriptural qualifications and responsibilities of elders and deacons. Then he implores lay men and women to vote wisely concerning church leadership. Why Elders] assumes the voice of the curious church member who reads the Bible with an eye focused on the early church's organizational structure and asks, "Why did they do it the way they did]" and "How can we follow Scripture's prescription for leadership." |
Contributor Bio(s): Merkle, Benjamin: - Benjamin L. Merkle (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Professor of New Testament Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the editor of the 40 Questions series and the author of 40 Questions about Elders and Deacons. |