Order & Oversight of the House of God

I. THE ORDER OF THE CHURCH

A. God is a God of order
B. God requires order in the church
C. The church must be ordered according to the New Testament pattern
D. Godly church leaders are to “set in order” things that are lacking

II. THE OVERSIGHT OF THE CHURCH

A. The office of elder is described by different terms
B. Elders are to be ordained
C. The New Testament advocates a plurality of elders where possible
D. The responsibilities of the pastor
E. A church without eldership
F. The duties of members to their pastors