What do the deacons in your church do?
The role of deacon has a rich Biblical history and includes in its ranks famous early Christians...
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Elders in the Bible: 1 Timothy 5:17
The elders of a church--the group of people who manage the church and its ministries--are singled out for praise here. In particular, elders involved in preaching and discipleship are critically important to the life of any church.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Timothy%205:17&version=NIV
1 Peter 5: 1-4 - Into Thy Word Ministries
Be a Good Leader! We are called to follow the Good Shepherd in order to be a good shepherd! Peter is addressing those in church leadership who had the same problems we have today.
http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36062&columnid=3803
Bible Concordance :: Elders
Older men who were leaders of God's people. (Ruth 4:1-12; Acts 20:13-38; Titus 1:5-9)
http://biblica.com/niv/appendix/concordance_resultsingle.php?rowid=32
Why is the Church Powerless? by William MacDonald
Spiritually we are in a shocking condition. The status of many local fellowships is bad news, and deteriorating by the minute.
It is fairly well known that there have been scandalous cases of immorality involving even elders and full-time workers.
http://sermonindex.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=21516&forum=34&0
