Christian Elders in the New Testament …
An exegetical study of the role and responsiblities of Christ's undershepherds.
Elders, Pastors, Bishops, and Bethlehem …
Sunday Evening Message
There were two ongoing offices in the NT church for the management and care of the church: elders and deacons.
What Did Deacons Do? …
Sunday Evening Message
A deacon is an office in the church with a special focus on practical and more material needs.
He Must Manage His Household Well …
Being responsible parents is a serious business. Far more serious than most of us think.
For Tom Steller on His 10th Anniversary at Bethlehem Baptist …
John Piper poetically commemorates a partner in ministry.
Who Are the Elders? …
Then and Now
Congregational authority and strong leadership under that authority are not incompatible. They are biblical, and they are vital.
Happiness In Being Loved, and Loving in Being Happy …
The church gets its greatest spiritual advantage when its elders are leading with joy.
Who Shall Shepherd the Flock? …
Elders must lead the church in times of blessing and of refinement.
How Elder-Shepherds Prepare to Meet the Chief Shepherd …
When the Chief Shepherd comes, he is going to call elders to account and say, "Did you feed my sheep?"
Biblical Eldership, Part 1a …
Shepherd the Flock of God Among You
A Seminar for The Bethlehem Institute
Biblical Eldership, Part 1b …
Shepherd the Flock of God Among You
A Seminar for The Bethlehem Institute
Biblical Eldership, Part 2a …
Shepherd the Flock of God Among You
A Seminar for The Bethlehem Institute
Biblical Eldership, Part 2b …
Shepherd the Flock of God Among You
A Seminar for The Bethlehem Institute
The Bethlehem Baptist Church Elder Affirmation of Faith …
Formerly known as the TBI Affirmation of Faith
Revised November 11, 2003
Why does having Disobedient Children Unfit a Man for Church Leadership? …
John Piper says that a father is reflected in his child's behavior.
Should a pastor continue in ministry if one of his children proves to be an unbeliever? …
John Piper argues that good family management doesn't equal perfect outcomes.
Does having a bad reputation make a man unfit for eldership? …
John Piper says that a bad reputation has to be warranted for it to count against a potential pastor.
What Part does Age Play in Considering a Man for Eldership? …
John Piper says that maturity, not a certain age, is what to look for in elders.
My spouse is being nominated for church leadership, but our household is not in order. What should I do? …
John Piper explains how a wife can honor biblical eldership and still honor her husband, even if he is not yet qualified.
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