Chapter 15

CHAPTER 12 - Looking for a Few Good Men

You can read along on pages 179-186

Every pastor (elder) is responsible for developing nonstaff leadership in the church. (p. 179)
A biblical elder is not simply an older male... A biblical elder is not simply a successful businessman (The church is not simply a nonprofit business. It is the body of Christ, and as such it is the most unique corporate institution in the world). (p. 181)
An elder is simply a man of exemplary, Christlike character who is able to lead God’s people by teaching them God’s Word in a way that profits them spiritually (p. 183)