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Is It Scriptural for Just One Elder or Pastor to Be the Overseer of a Local Congregation?

TylerR Mon, 06/17/19 8:31 pm
Church & Ministry
Church Polity
Elders
Plurality of Elders

Sinclair Ferguson answers this question in a Ligonier video.

Discussion

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