Were Early Churches Ruled by Elders or a Single Bishop?

Church & Ministry

Dr. Michael Kruger: In sum, the NT texts and texts from the early second century indicate that a plurality of elders was the standard structure in the earliest stages. But, as noted above, the idea of a singular bishop began to dominate by the end of the second century.

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Mon, 07/13/15

is for both as a leadership team.

Hoping to shed more light than heat..