The Church: Lesson 7 — Local Church Government

The New Testament design for local church governance is simple but adequate. It has survived through fierce persecution and internal struggle. And yet there is no use pretending about the challenges of a local church led by elder rule. It isn’t easy being an elder: there are demands placed on the shepherd and dangers that threaten the sheep. It isn’t easy being one of the sheep, either. Sometimes it seems the elders are too busy to care. They often make decisions that affect our lives without hearing our concerns. Thankfully, the Word gives helpful instruction on how shepherds and sheep can work effectively with each other. How? Watch and find out…