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Answer: His Call
Answer His Call is the first volume in the powerful series of 4 books on the leadership of elders in the congregation written by James Estep, David Roadcup, and Gary Johnson.
In this volume the divine call of the elder to serve as a leader within the congregation is addressed. Chapter 1 addresses the nature of the call placed on an elder's life as a leader within the congregation. Chapter 2 speaks of the spiritual conversion and transformation necessary in the life of an elder. The qualifications for eldership are surveyed in Chapter 3, while Chapter 4 provides models for the elder selection process. Chapter 5 introduces us to the idea of elder governance, what role and function an eldership plays in the life of a congregation. The final chapter discusses the value and importance of having elders, spiritually and pastorally, through peer evaluations.
In this volume the divine call of the elder to serve as a leader within the congregation is addressed. Chapter 1 addresses the nature of the call placed on an elder's life as a leader within the congregation. Chapter 2 speaks of the spiritual conversion and transformation necessary in the life of an elder. The qualifications for eldership are surveyed in Chapter 3, while Chapter 4 provides models for the elder selection process. Chapter 5 introduces us to the idea of elder governance, what role and function an eldership plays in the life of a congregation. The final chapter discusses the value and importance of having elders, spiritually and pastorally, through peer evaluations.
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First published June 23, 2009
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December 21, 2012
This book is the initial volume in a series of four books written as "a practical resource for the equipping of congregational leaders who serve as elders of the Church." The three authors, Jim Estep, David Roadcup, and Gary Johnson, have in this volume addressed the divine call of the elder to serve as a leader within the congregation. "Chapter 1 addresses the nature of the call placed on an elder's life as a leader within the congregation. Chapter 2 speaks of the spiritual conversion and transformation necessary in the life of an elder. The qualifications for eldership are surveyed in Chapter 3, while Chapter 4 provides models for the elder selection process. Chapter 5 introduces us to the idea of elder governance, what role and function an eldership plays in the life of a congregation. The final chapter discusses the value and importance of having elders accountable to other elders, spiritually and pastorally, through peer evaluations." (12)
As an elder in my church this book provides some challenges for me as I consider how to implement these ideas in my life, but at the same time provides answers for some questions I've had for many years about the role and function of elders in a local church. I would recommend this book for any congregational leader seeking to be more effective in their service to the Church and community.
As an elder in my church this book provides some challenges for me as I consider how to implement these ideas in my life, but at the same time provides answers for some questions I've had for many years about the role and function of elders in a local church. I would recommend this book for any congregational leader seeking to be more effective in their service to the Church and community.
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February 13, 2013This is a wonderful tool for teaching and evaluating a biblical perspective on the role of elder.
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