This is the newest form of polity but is also perhaps the most influential on the American church as the… Read more Church Government Part 5: Congregationalism
Month: January 2019
Church Government Part 4: Elder-Led (Presbyterian)
I changed the title of this second form in order to reflect the modern application. The Reformation was a reaction… Read more Church Government Part 4: Elder-Led (Presbyterian)
Church Government Part 3: Episcopal
The Episcopal structure grew out of the rapid church-planting of the early church. Paul exercised this authority when he started… Read more Church Government Part 3: Episcopal
Church Government Part 2: Overview
When we consider church government, three historic forms tend to shape the conversation. Each claim scriptural support, and each can… Read more Church Government Part 2: Overview
Church Government Part 1
What is the right oversight structure for a church? This simple question has split countless churches and denominations. Unfortunately, answering… Read more Church Government Part 1