Basswood Elders

The New Testament is clear about those who have the responsibility of rule, oversight, and care of the church. These men are called elders, overseers, and bishops. All three different titles are used to refer to the same spiritual office of leadership in the church and are interchangeable. Christ is the head of the church and that He mediates His rule in the church through the loving shepherding of qualified elders (pastors). (Acts 6:2-6; Acts 15:1-35; Acts 20:17-18, 28-31; Galatians 1:6-9; 1 Thess. 5:12;  1 Timothy 1:3-7, 3:1-7, 5:17; 2 Timothy 4:2 ; Titus 1:5-16; Hebrews 13:7, 17; 1 Peter 5:1-4) For further reading, please read Alexander Strauch’s key work, Biblical Eldership.

The elders would all say that Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology is one of the most important books to read aside from the Bible. For more reading recommendations, head over to the list.