By Harold Byers We should not be shocked today when we speak of the need for leadership among God’s people. God has always selected or had someone selected to lead his people. The very nature of man demands that someone be selected to direct our pathway. This applies both in spiritual and civil matters. When God …
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By James W. Yates This is a perplexing question that should be addressed by a number of congregations. It is a difficult one for many reasons. Major decisions must be considered and made – decisions that affect the lives of each of the members in different ways and by varying degrees. I have personally been involved …
By Fred Pollock Scripture Basis All relationships in Christ are to be developed and directed by the Word of God. Too often we focus only on Scriptures which deal with a specific relationship. We neglect the “first and great commandment” and the “second like it” (Matt. 22:37-40). Christ gave us a corollary for the second which …
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By Willard A. Jones Those of us who are functioning as elders, deacons, Bible class teachers and song leaders must realize despite what our age might be, that we are rapidly passing from the scene of action and one day will need to be replaced. We should all be motivated to instill in those younger than …
