Archive for July 30, 2013
Jul 30
Resources on Biblical Eldership
Knowing what the Bible says about eldership is important for all of us.
It’s important for those who are leading and shepherding as elders, for those who are taking their lead and receiving their care, and for those who aspire to serve formally in this role in the future.
In Sunday’s sermon, “The Shepherding of Christ’s Flock,” we looked at 1 Peter 5:1-5, one of the key passages in the New Testament on eldership. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 would be another go-to passage.
If you are interested in digging around more on this subject, here are a few great books:
- Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership, Alexander Strauch
- Biblical Eldership: Restoring the Eldership to Its Rightful Place in Church, by Alexander Strauch
- Nine Marks of a Healthy Church, by Mark Dever
- Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons, by Thabiti Anyabwile
- Am I Called?: The Summons to Pastoral Ministry, by Dave Harvey
You’ll notice we linked to two books by Alexander Strauch. The first is a thorough treatment of the breath of the Bible’s teaching on the subject, and the second is more more like a pamphlet than a book. Both of these books, along with the others, are available at the Book Nook. If you’re more of a listener then a reader, check out Strauch’s sessions on Biblical Leadership from his visit to DSC for a Saturday Seminar in 2006.