Unmarried Elders

The command through Paul, that a bishop, elder, or deacon must be “the husband of one wife” (1 Tim.iii. 2, 12) cannot possibly mean that no brother can be appointed an elder (or presiding brother, as known to us) who is not a married man, for Paul himself, who had “the care of all the Churches”, was unmarried (2Cor. xi. 28;lCor. vii. 8). Then, too, we know that Timothy, although only a young brother, even had the appointment of Elders (1Tim. iv. 14; v. 22). What Paul teaches is, that the abominable practice of polygamy was not to be countenanced.

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Preceding

Those Belonging to the called ones coming together

How to Form an Ecclesia

Having a small church mentality

A breathing ecclesia

Christadelphian Halls

Ecclesia – Church – Minding your reference

Need of elders

Qualifications of a Presiding Brother

Elders, pastors, paid or unpaid professionals

Paid Hirelings

Leading Brethren

Leading with Fear: Gathering or Scattering?

Elders who are Unfit

Ruleth Well His Own House

Building a Spiritual House

Presiding Brethren’s Failings

Conferences and Evangelists

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