How Far Does an Elder’s Authority Go?
Elders need to fine-tune the exercise of their authority by adjusting the dials of confidence and humility depending on the issue.
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How Much Do the Elders of Our Church Share About Difficult Issues in Members Meetings? – A Forum
Discussing difficult issues at members meetings is an opportunity to train the church.
What Constitutes a True Baptism?
If you can answer four questions affirmatively then I think you’re looking at a true baptism.
Why Do We Need Members Meetings?
Despite any poor past or present experiences, members meetings can and should offer opportunities for the family of God to build itself up in unity and love.
A Decent and Orderly Case for Raising Hands in Worship
Scripture suggests that God wants more for us than internal, invisible worship.
Who Should Administer the Ordinances?
Just as your church (hopefully) does not allow just anyone to preach the Word, so also should your church think carefully about who administers the ordinances.
A Pastor Is an Elder Is a Bishop
If a church doesn’t have any elders, then it doesn’t have any overseers.
How Can I Make the Most of Musical Worship If I’m Not Musical?
When we gather for worship, our job is not to be overly concerned with ourselves or critical of others, but to “turn [our] eyes upon Jesus.”
When the Paedobaptist Attends Your Baptist Church
To help Christians follow a conscience bound by Scripture is not pedantic, but wise.
Preach the Whole Sermon
We should preach to our people the whole time we are preaching, and not only after we have walked through the text or proven our case of what the main point is.
How to Defuse Hostile Members Meetings
You can’t change your church’s culture overnight, but through prayerful, patient leadership, your members’ meetings can become joyful occasions.
Listen and Observe: The Benefits of Examining Baptismal Candidates
We protect the gospel by ensuring that the gospel sign (baptism) is closely associated with genuine gospel work (regeneration).
Why Baptism Must Precede Membership and the Table
The Lord has established for salvation to precede identification through baptism into membership, and then for those identifying markers to precede the ongoing celebratory act of the Lord’s Supper.
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