“What factors should be borne in mind when selecting and appointing elders in your church?” The role of the elder or leadership team is one of great significance and importance in the local church. Although God always chooses one man, or woman to be His designated authority, or ministry gift person in the local […]
Apostles
Biblical apostles: 1. Did not gather people to themselves or their network but were rather sent to people (apostle means one who is sent not one who gathers) – Acts 16v9 2. Did not demand authority over churches but rather gave their authority away to local church leaders (Acts 14v23) 3. Was not a distant, […]
The Bride Of Christ
“For your Maker is your husband— the LORD Almighty is His name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.” (Is 54) “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” (Eph 5) Throughout the Old Testament God is […]