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Elders Rule! But Congregations Decide

By Filings on Fri, 07/19/19
Church & Ministry
Congregational Polity
Church Polity
Elders

“Elders rule in two ways. They lead by example, and they lead by preaching and teaching. As part of their teaching they may rebuke, reprove, and exhort, but they are still teaching. They are not enforcing their decisions upon congregations.” - Proclaim & Defend

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