The Elder: Today's Ministry Rooted in All of Scripture (Explorations in Biblical Theology)

To rediscover God's gift of eldership for the church today, we need to go back beyond the New Testament to the origins of the office of elder in ancient Israel. There we discover the enduring principles that guided the elder in antiquity -- and that guide the church today. In this book, you will develop a renewed understanding of the office of elder and of godly discipline.



The Explorations in Biblical Theology series addresses the need for quality literature that attracts believing readers to good theology and builds them up in their faith. Each title in the series combines satisfying content with the accessibility and readability of a popular book. The result is a valuable addition to the library of any college senior, seminarian, pastor -- indeed, anyone concerned to know what the Bible really says.

• The Deacon: The Biblical Roots and the Ministry of Mercy Today
• The Shepherd Leader: Achieving Effective Shepherding in Your Church
• How Jesus Runs the Church
• What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission
• Confessing the Faith Study Guide
• Saving the Reformation: The Pastoral Theology of the Canons of Dort
• Confessing the Faith: A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith
• Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God's Grand Story
• Motives: Why Do I Do the Things I Do (Resources for Changing Lives)
• Baptism: Answers to Common Questions