In today's post, I want to answer a very specific question that has significant implications. As most of my readers know, Lake Hills Baptist is considering a change in our polity (church governance). That is, we are considering embracing what I call "Shared Pastoral Oversight," and what most call plural eldership. It's natural for various … Continue reading Are Marriage and Parenthood a Requirement for Pastor-Elders and Deacons?
One topic that has come up since my series of sermons called "Who Leads the Church?" is that of women in the diaconate. ("Diaconate" is a word referring to a group of deacons.) If you haven't heard the message about deacons from that series, it's available here. Before you continue, know that what follows is … Continue reading The Role of Women in the Diaconate
It is election season--and I'm not talking about the GOP or the DNC. I'm talking about Deacons at LHBC! 🙂 I wanted to let everyone know just how deacons are elected at LHBC. Many of our newer folks don't know this, and perhaps some of you who are not-so-new don't know it either. So, here … Continue reading How Deacons Are Decided at LHBC
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