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THE CHURCH OF CHRIST: ELDERSHIP, AND REASONS FOR SETBACK IN THE APPOINTMENT OF ELDERS. Dr. Benson Omole. In the Bible, and so in the Churches of Christ, men could be appointed to the same office which Bible describes in three ways: Eldership, Shepherds,  Overseers, and  Stewards.  The Men so appointed were to lead, feed, and protect the congregation. Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:2, Titus 1:5. Somehow, the standard of qualification is very high, 1 Tim 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9, many congregations experience delays or setbacks, in it's appointments.  Here Are The Most Common Reasons: 1. BIBLICAL QUALIFICATION ISSUES. a. No qualified men. 1 Tim 3:2-7 requires being blameless, husband of one wife, sober, hospitable, able to teach, rule his own house well, etc. b. Family problems. Children not faithful or home not in order. Titus 1:6. c. Lack of "apt to teach". Some men may be spiritually matured, but may not be able to defend the Gospel publicly. d. Recent converts. 1 Tim ...

REASONS THE APOCRYPHA BOOKS WERE NOT PART OF THE BIBLE. EVER HEARD OF THE GOSPEL OF JUDAS, THOMAS OR MARY MAGDALENE? HERE’S WHY THEY’RE NOT IN THE BIBLE  Once upon a time, even in the early days of Christianity, many writings appeared claiming to tell the story of Jesus. Some were called “Gospels”… but they weren’t Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John. They had titles like: 📜 The Gospel of Thomas 📜 The Gospel of Mary Magdalene 📜 The Gospel of Judas 📜 The Infancy Gospel of James 📜 The Gospel of Peter 📜 The Gospel of the Egyptians 📜 The Gospel of the Twelve 📜 The Protoevangelium of James 📜 And many more… So what happened to them? And why weren’t they included in the Bible? Let’s break it down 👇🏽 ✝️These writings are known as the “Apocryphal Gospels” or “Gnostic Gospels.” The word "apocryphal" means hidden, doubtful, or not authentic, because these books were not recognized as inspired by the Holy Spirit or faithful to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Why not? Beca...

The strategic Leadership structure made for the Church does not forcefully control obedience, but by themselves being the examples, and be obedient. This makes the Saints willingly surrender by trusting the leadership ways, and means. The strategic Leadership structure made for the Church does not forcefully control obedience, but by themselves being the examples, and being obedient.  This makes the Saints willingly surrender by trusting the leadership ways, and means. Forceful control creates distance. Trust creates connection, and confidence. 1 Peter 5:1-4 ASV "...The Elders (Pastors/Bishops, therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but...