The New Testament Pattern for Church Leadership

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: Mon. Apr 6th
Discussion Questions
  1. Why did Paul and Barnabas prioritize the appointment of elders before leaving newly established congregations?
  2. How does the role of an evangelist differ from that of an elder according to the New Testament?
  3. What dangers arise when churches depart from the apostolic pattern of local leadership?
Sources
  • BibleTalk.AI Chat, "The New Testament Pattern for Church Leadership," October 4, 2025.
  • Alexander Campbell, Christian System, Bethany Press, 1839.
  • J.W. McGarvey, Commentary on Acts of the Apostles, Standard Publishing, 1863.
  • Everett Ferguson, The Church of Christ: A Biblical Ecclesiology for Today, Eerdmans, 1996.
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