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 …
Category Archives: Truth Magazine Vol. 33
The Church-Preacher Relationship: An Elder’s Perspective
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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When To Resign
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 …
Keeping Good Communications
By Denver Niemeier “They never tell us anything.” Me don’t know what is going on.” ‘They never ask what we think about things concerning the affairs of the church.” “We don’t know where the money is being used.” “There is no communication between the elders and the rest of us.” “We try to talk to them …