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Ordinary Elders, Part 2: Governing as Men Who Teach

Messages by Desiring God

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How to Get More Sober-Minded

Paul: Pastor elders are those who are keeping watch over your souls. Paul says in 1 Timothy 3-2, in fact, always sober-minded. As the 7 were appointed to serve tables, that the apostles might not give up the teaching of the word. So local church pastor elders have a calling to lead and feed the flock.

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