The Remnant Radio's Podcast The Need for Elders: Biblical Leadership in a Time of Evangelical Crisis
Dec 3, 2024
The discussion tackles the pressing need for robust biblical leadership amid recent church governance scandals. Key topics include the biblical case for plural eldership and the essential qualifications for elders. The hosts delve into the distinct roles of elders and deacons, emphasizing accountability and effective delegation. They also navigate the complexities of gender roles in church leadership, advocating for a balanced structure that honors shared authority. Insights are drawn from Scripture to address contemporary challenges faced by evangelicalism.
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Plurality Safeguards
- Establish a plurality of elders to mitigate the risks of one person controlling the church.
- This promotes accountability and prevents the church from becoming the image of a single leader.
Character Over Vision
- Churches often prioritize "vision" and business acumen over character in selecting elders.
- Roundtree suggests looking for shepherds who prioritize character and discipleship over entrepreneurial skills.
Kingdom Hierarchy
- In the first century, social status didn't disqualify anyone from eldership.
- A slave could be an elder to his master, demonstrating the kingdom's inversion of worldly hierarchies.
