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Is it necessary to have a structure of authority in a church? Is there a specific biblical structure which should be followed or do structures of authority deprive individuals of the opportunity to express themselves on an equal footing? Who in your church confronts heretical ideas? Does your church have a detailed Statement of Faith? Do your members know what your church teaches regarding controversial issues?
00:02 Introduction.
01:21 Choosing the first elders.
06:56 Early Church structure of authority.
09:48 Character of elders and deacons.
10:57 The role of overseers/elders.
13:28 The role of deacons.
14:36 The importance of a detailed Statement of Faith.
19:02 In summary.
Statement of Faith
https://koinonia.org.ua/en/about-us
Is it necessary to have a structure of authority in a church? Is there a specific biblical structure which should be followed or do structures of authority deprive individuals of the opportunity to express themselves on an equal footing? Who in your church confronts heretical ideas? Does your church have a detailed Statement of Faith? Do your members know what your church teaches regarding controversial issues?
00:02 Introduction.
01:21 Choosing the first elders.
06:56 Early Church structure of authority.
09:48 Character of elders and deacons.
10:57 The role of overseers/elders.
13:28 The role of deacons.
14:36 The importance of a detailed Statement of Faith.
19:02 In summary.
Statement of Faith
https://koinonia.org.ua/en/about-us
