Hello, guys!
I have noticed in the Restoration Movement--although I see this goverment in other churches as well--that they tend to have a position called Minister. This Minister is not considered an Elder in the strictest sense. They are the primary teacher of the church and appear to be a figure head, of sorts, and yet fall under the ultimate authority of the Elders.
What is the scriptural basis for the position known as Minister, Senior Minister or whatever other designation?
From my reading and understanding, it is the Elders who are the teachers of the church; and there may be one or more with special honor in the eldership because of their extra labour in preaching and teaching. With that in mind, why do some churches have a hired Minister--not an Elder--who is the primary teacher?
Where does this idea come from?
Bless all here,
Brent
I have noticed in the Restoration Movement--although I see this goverment in other churches as well--that they tend to have a position called Minister. This Minister is not considered an Elder in the strictest sense. They are the primary teacher of the church and appear to be a figure head, of sorts, and yet fall under the ultimate authority of the Elders.
What is the scriptural basis for the position known as Minister, Senior Minister or whatever other designation?
From my reading and understanding, it is the Elders who are the teachers of the church; and there may be one or more with special honor in the eldership because of their extra labour in preaching and teaching. With that in mind, why do some churches have a hired Minister--not an Elder--who is the primary teacher?
Where does this idea come from?
Bless all here,
Brent










