1. Organization Of The Church
The organization of the church
Organization Of The Church
Church-organization and work of

2. Introduction The church is divine in origin Mt. 16:18
Christ built his church and it was established on Pentecost of Acts 2
Christ is King over the church/kingdom and has determined how the church is to be organized!

3. One Head/One King = Christ
Mt. 28:18
Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4
The church has no earthly headquarters
We take our instructions from Christ

4. One Head/One King = Christ
In our preaching, work and worship we must follow the teaching of Christ
Jn. 16:13
God the Father ---Christ ---Holy Spirit--- Apostles and & other inspired writers----Word of God

5. One Head/One King = Christ
There is no pope, council, conference, or group of people controlling all the congregations of the Lord’s church
WE FOLLOW CHRIST OUR KING WHO REIGNS FROM HEAVEN!

6. Elders
Acts 14:23
Titus 1:5
They are called pastors, shepherds, overseers, bishops, presbyters
The elders are the PASTORS of the local congregation
Pastor is never used as a title for the preacher in the N.T.

7. Elders The qualifications are given in 1 Tim. 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-13
Must have more than one elder serving in a local congregation
Elders are to guide, guard, feed, disciplne and rule the flock

8. Elders
A church with qualified elders “is under the direction of a group of men who have proven by experience that they live the Christian life, possess a knowledge of the Bible, and are wise.” James Meadows

9. Deacons Phil. 1:1 Their qualifications are listed in 1 Tim. 3:8-13
The general meaning of the word deacon is attendant, servant, or minister

10. Deacons Only men can serve as deacons
They are assigned scriptural work by the elders
Benevolence, teaching, seeing to the building, VBS, etc.
The deacons do not run the affairs of the church

11. Deacons The church is not under elders and deacons
The deacons serve the Lord, his church, assist the elders etc.

12. Preachers All members are under the eldership, including the preacher
The responsibility of the preacher is to is to “preach the word”
2 Tim. 4:2, 5; 2:2
In the N.T. preachers are never called by the title “Pastor”, “Doctor”, “Reverend” or “Father”

13. Members
These are individuals who have heard the word of God and have obeyed the gospel
Acts 2:37-38, 47
Every member is to serve God to the best of their ability---GIVING GOD THE GLORY

14. Members
Rom. 12:4-5
“There is a work each member is to do, and which each must do….the work of each member is essential, and is for the benefit of the whole body.” Roy Deaver as quoted by James Meadows

15. Members Members are to: Obey the elders Heb. 13:17 Teach the lost
Acts 8:4
Practice “pure religion”
Js. 1:27

16. Conclusion
The organization of the N.T. church is made up of both a divine side and a human side
God—Christ---Holy Spirit—Apostles—Written Word of God
Elders—deacons—preachers and members

17. References
Tract from Truth For The World entitled “The Organization of the Church”
Chart by Donnie Barnes
Article by James Meadows