Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Eldership Testimonial - Hope Bible Church

Here's a nice testimonial to the value of eldership from Maryland:

I submit myself to elder-governed churches because, assuming the church follows strict biblical guidelines for selecting elders, you know that men of spiritual maturity and integrity are leading the flock. Unlike congregation-governed churches, you do not have immature Christians (or sometimes unbelievers) making critical spiritual decisions for the church. Since the majority of the responsibility falls on the shoulders of the elders, this fosters discernment as well as humility among the elders of the church. Under this type of leadership, the members are properly cared for (no one puts his personal agenda ahead of the work of the church) and spiritually led (mature men making spirit-filled decisions), and Christ is glorified in the relationship between the leaders and members of the church.


Brian K., Hope Bible Church, Columbia, MD

Check out their web page and pastor, Tom Leake:
http://www.hopebiblechurch.org/

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