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  • Nov 8, 2009, 02:36 AM
    josuac
    Elders rights
    Good Day

    Can anybody know where I can find some e-books or do you
    Know how we as elders in the church can protect us against
    Extinction.And where we stand in the church.
  • Nov 8, 2009, 08:25 AM
    450donn

    What rights do you think an elder has? There is generally speaking in the churches bylaws spelled out the exact duties and obligations of an elder. Some churches use the elders for spiritual guidance, some for financial guidance. You first need to get your churches bylaws, and then read and understand them.
  • Nov 8, 2009, 01:52 PM
    paraclete
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by josuac View Post
    Good Day

    Can anybody know where I can find some e-books or do you
    know how we as elders in the church can protect us against
    extinction.And where we stand in the church.

    What do you mean protect against extinction? If your Church is ruled by elders is there a movement to change the nature of your administration? The position of the elders is governed by the constitution and rules of the Church. The Idea of Elders is an Old Testament idea and 140 reference to Elders in the Scripture refer to the Jewish system of government. If you want to understand the New Testament idea of Elders start in Timothy but I note references frequently speak of Apostles and Elders with the inference that Elders do not act alone in oversight
  • Nov 9, 2009, 12:17 AM
    arcura
    josuac,
    It would help if we knew what church you are an elder in.
    What is expected of elders differs for one denomination to another.
    Peace and kindness,
    Fred
  • Nov 10, 2009, 08:38 PM
    Maggie 3

    Read 1 Peter 5 and James 5.
    It tells some about elders.

    Maggie 3
  • Nov 10, 2009, 08:40 PM
    Fr_Chuck

    The fact is, that as Christians we will be attacked for our faith, and only the power of Christ will keep all of Christianity from being destroyed.
  • Nov 10, 2009, 10:03 PM
    JoeT777
    FYI

    Elder = Elder (religious)

    JT
  • Nov 10, 2009, 11:07 PM
    arcura
    Joe,
    I looked at that ULR
    I could find no help with it.
    Fred

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