Scripture Memory Passage Review 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds
Systematic Theology Part 6: The Doctrine of the Church Chapter 47: Church Government
episcopalian Authority is in the bishop who is appointed from above
episcopalian Archbishop Bishop Rector Congregation
presbyterian Authority is in the elders, who are appointed from the people and confirmed from a general assembly
presbyterian General Assembly Presbytery E E E E E (Session) Congregation
congregational Authority is in the congregation with no higher authority than the congregation
congregational wild, wild, west
congregational single elder Pastor D D D D D Deacon (Board) Congregation
congregational plural local elders E E E E E* E E Congregation * pastor
congregational corporate board Church board Pastor Congregation
congregational pure democracy
congregational “no government but the Holy Spirit”
Scripture Memory Passage 1 Peter 5:1-4 1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.