Last modified: August 29, 2022
Brady• August 29, 2022•
Some churches don’t feel like they need elders or deacons, despite clear Scriptural example to the contrary. Besides the Biblical precedent for these two offices, what practical, everyday reasons do we have for needing these men?
Loading Content...
The link has been copied to your clipboard; paste it anywhere you would like to share it.
CloseHandling a dispute between church members can be tricky. Often times gossip will be spread (intentionally or unintentionally), feelings will be hurt, and people leave. Missing in the whole discussion is what *actually* happened to cause the split in the first place. That's why Matthew 18 is so important -- it gives a step by step playbook of how to handle church disputes in a way that emphasizes relationships instead of winning. If followed properly, many churches would be reconciled instead of splitting. All it takes is a little bit of humility from everyone.
Last modified: August 29, 2022