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1. It was about how singing, especially in a congregation like in a church, was actually beneficial to one’s health

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2. This special series of studies lends itself to a fuller discussion of the work of the preacher in the local congregation

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3. Unless the preacher is serving as an elder he should have no more power in decision making than does any other faithful man in the congregation

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4. Even if a congregation has an eldership that has not yet focused on the lost of the community the members must continue to seek out those

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5. (8) Paul emphasizes the work of the men (holy) of the congregation and why women are

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6. (13) One of the most precious gifts we have to offer a congregation is our example

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7. It takes time to build the confidence of others and whether a congregation has elders or not it behooves the preacher to take time

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8. slaves and their owners in the same congregation

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9. the slave opportunity to discuss the work of the local congregation and have an equal say in Ch

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10. congregation about respect and humility when it comes to dealing with one another (6:3-5)

11. A congregation that caters to the wealthy and powerful to the neglect of the poor and sometimes uneducated is doomed to fail

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12. Recently, in discussing with a fellow preacher his desire to encourage the congregation where he was preaching to appoint elders I told

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13. It would seem the wise and safe course for the congregation to be allowed to suggest

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14. members of a congregation do not seem as excited about appointing a man as does the

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15. Preachers, be sure and give the congregation credit for providing a list of men that

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16. The preacher should have preached several lessons on the qualifications, work, responsibilities of the elders and the congregation one to another

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17. Those willing to serve (that is at least two or more where are no existing elders) should then be put before the congregation for further consideration (since not all members may have suggested the same man/men)

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18. Even the young ladies in the congregation can be of great

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19. It is a reflection upon past leaders and the membership of the local congregation that we have so few who are willing, qualified and

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20. A call to the entire congregation for much prayer is essential to the success of having a good strong leadership

21. faithful Christian in the congregation

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22. judgment in the local congregation

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23. gave the congregation a responsibility for looking out among themselves to choose men to

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24. The congregation needs to be actively involved in input of decisions affecting the Lord's work

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25. At one time I attended a business meeting and although I do not know all the past history of the congregation it seemed evident to me that some were still licking their wounds These matters ought to be dealt with initially on an individual basis and not be allowed to create havoc in a meeting of the congregation

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26. Due to the size of the congregation at that time and the

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27. An eldership will be wise to have meetings with the men of the congregation and sometimes the ladies to get some input on certain issues but even then care must be taken to keep the meeting above

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28. Keeping a congregation informed of decisions is a wise choice by an eldership or a

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29. I also suggest this in relating to the finances of the congregation

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30. It is neither fair to the preacher or the congregation to let such happen

31. * Important side note: The local preacher as a part of the business meeting is to have no more "voting power" than any other man of the congregation but remember he should be allowed equal input

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32. Gary moved back to preach for his home congregation in Henderson, Ky

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33. It takes strong leaders in the church of Christ in every congregation because there are

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34. have no concept of the spiritual character, or makeup of the church or their responsibility to watch over the soul of every member in the congregation

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35. They have the responsibility to work together in peace and harmony with each other and with every member of the congregation

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36. In every congregation there are Christians on different levels of maturity and Bible

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37. in the congregation and insist on having his way

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38. The church must give in to him or there will be war in the congregation

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39. congregation! It may mean some unpleasant times ahead during this time of purging of this

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40. domination over a congregation until faithful brethren have the strength to say no! There

41. The key to spiritual growth in the individual and the congregation are Christians living

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42. Often a congregation simply lets the bully have his way to keep peace

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43. There are no passages of scripture which specifically say "Majority Rule" is wrong and should not happen or be allowed within a congregation

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44. numerically and spiritually - but who desire is to rule or ruin the congregation where they are members

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45. It is better for the local congregation to be

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46. The local congregation (both men and women must study

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47. the dedicated faithful, knowledgeable men in an unorganized congregation) will

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48. If no, then there can easily be a total collapse of the congregation

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49. Congregation after congregation have waited too long before treatment is began

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50. Realize that the problem exists with the congregation and the faithful members be

51. Too many members of the local congregation are NOT

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52. HOW SHOULD THE LOCAL CONGREGATION FUNCTION WITHOUT

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53. congregation losses sight of this function of the church, it has the majority rule' by doing nothing The majority Rule are interested only in holding services and not to working for the Lord

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54. The men of the congregation can meet and

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55. Often times a congregation will not think teaching growing the members is important

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56. Too often the men of the congregation think the only responsibility is to hire, fire the preacher; count noses at the assemblies, lock and unlock the building, and count the contribution

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57. Members of the local congregation must understand that elders are necessary to be organized scripturally

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58. We as members of any congregation must submit ourselves to

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59. Finally, a congregation can be led by "Majority Rule" in two ways:

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60. If this does not work, take it before the whole congregation with discipline as the last resort

61. If as it happens so many times, he/they own the property, begin a new congregation

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62. In a congregation where I

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63. Another congregation for which I preached did not have elders

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64. This particular congregation was the best church with which I was ever associated in

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65. A good Christian woman told me she attended a congregation which allowed women to

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66. S o far as co n cern s church obligations, elders of the congregation are authority in the realm of expediency

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67. As the chapter title indicates, this chapter will concern itself with some final thoughts, or observations concerning a congregation without an eldership

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68. We shall focus our attention on how a congregation can function where there are no elders, and specific

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69. It would be better to be a congregation without shepherds than a congregation with shepherds like those described in

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70. Ideally, no congregation should be without proper (scriptural) leadership

71. It also discusses how to make the best of a situation in which a congregation has no elders, thus lacking in leadership

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72. When brethren study the contents of this book, they should find assistance in helping a congregation function

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73. Each congregation without elders should set a goal to have a scriptural eldership, and work diligently to achieve that goal within a specific time frame

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74. As head of the church, Jesus has chosen that each congregation of his body be overseen, or led by a plurality of

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75. The primary question of this present work is, How shall a congregation scripturally

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76. A congregation without elders today can follow the teachings of the inspired New Testament, preserved for all generations, and function in an expedient fashion

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77. First, and foremost brotherly love MUST be in abundance for a congregation to

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78. Any congregation without elders needs a thorough knowledge of God’s word,

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79. knowledge of this information will help a congregation prepare to properly appoint an

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80. The preacher in such congregation is surely not to

81. congregation without elders who has a false teacher for a preacher is in greater danger, in the opinion of this writer, than a congregation with a faithful eldership in place

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82. congregation without elders needs to learn thoroughly the qualifications, and duties of

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83. A thorough knowledge of the qualification and duties of elders will help a congregation to properly prepare for the selection of elders

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84. Any congregation needs to understand this qualification of an elder before

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85. A congregation without elders needs to be united

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86. Still, it is more likely there will be a lack of unity in a congregation without elders than in one Ch

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87. congregation in such a way as to maintain unity

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88. The congregation without elders should make a special effort to be united among

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89. A congregation without elders can achieve unity if two essentials are in their hearts–love for God ( Matthew 23:37) and love for one another as brethren in the Lord

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90. work of an eldership includes the responsibility to place before the congregation a vision, of things the congregation should set out to accomplish

91. A congregation without elders to lead and encourage them should pay special attention

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92. They should see to it that their vision for the future of the congregation is in harmony with the will of God! This would include taking every step possible to reach the

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93. Most assuredly , this should be a paramount vision of a congregation without elders! Simply put, vision means purpose for the future

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94. congregation without elders should be content with that condition indefinitely

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95. The members of a congregation without elders should and can work together to advance

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96. A spirit of unity will enable a congregation

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97. This is an important principle in any congregation without elders and

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98. elders would have the mind of Christ, it will be a congregation whose members are workers

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99. congregation has this attitude in heart, the work of the church will be accomplished, even in the absence of elders in that congregation!

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100. Even without elders the first congregation accomplished much for the cause of Christ!