The Election of Officebearers

Text: Acts 1:15-26 & Acts 6:1-6
Title: The Election of Officebearers

1. The Biblical Basis
   a. Election of an apostle -Acts 1:15-26

b. Election of the deacons -Acts 6:1-6

c. Election of elders -Acts 14:23

d. Election of a fellow laborer -2 Corinthians 8:18, 19

2. The Principles Arising
   a. The need made clear

b. The qualifications stated

c. Duties of the office made clear

d. Members act upon instruction

e. Installed with prayer

3. The Practice of our Church
   a. According to church order

b. Nomination

c. Election

d. Installation