House Church Talk - Fw: [EDG] New Polling Question

[Adamkwyhmed at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/2/04 9:08:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time,  
jesusislord343 at juno.com writes:

1) What  is a 'Pastor'? (based on your understanding of scripture  and
history)


He that is to lead, be head of a church, is to be servant to all.  Not  
neccessarily a society based definition, but it is a Biblical  one.



2)  In a 'house church' style church (where everyone is expected to
contribute  and no formal "service" is practiced like in an institutional
style church)  which also practices eldership/team leadership... what are
the
primary  roles of the Elders?


To help the rest of the congregation; like the elders/desciples appointed  by 
Moses/servant of all Israel, to reduce the burdens he bore.  It  makes it 
easier to meet the needs of the people/congregation, so that both the  one who is 
leading/the servant of all the congregation, and the  elders/desciples may be 
able to help more people with a quicker response; and  not to mention so that 
burnout is less likely to occur to whom much  responsibility has been given.  
Jesus did the same - the 12  desciples.  The elders meet the same needs met 
by the pastor/servant of  all, under his leadership, all for the Glory of G-d, 
not for the glory of  men.
 
Sincerely,
A Bond-Servant of the Lord Jesus,
Adam Waggoner
 
P.S.
Even the founding fathers of America did the same in establing the  best and 
productive way for all the needs of its citizenry to be  met.