On the subject of church leadership what causes us to think that men who believe Jesus is the son of God and are immersed for the forgiveness of their sins but have no experience or knowledge on leading people can organize a congregation?
It appears to be a natural requirement of a group to have a leader. In nature it is pecking order. Why should we think humans are different?
Elders are the spiritual leaders of a congregation like the medicine man or Shaman in a tribe of Indians who is recognized as the spiritual leader and someone else is the Chief elders are spiritual leaders not organizational leaders.
Groups follow someone officially or unofficially.
Great Smoky Mountains Church of Christ needs activity directors. On a cruise liner or at resort hotel no one thinks the "activities director" is the captain of the ship or the manager of the resort. They are not leaders; they are not usurping the authority of the captain or manager. They have a job to do and that is to keep the guests active. The activities director needs to be on the same ship as the passengers and at the same resort as the guests.
What bible support is there for our "Men's Meeting?" The answer is tradition.
Groups cannot and will not survive long term without leaders with vision.
On the subject of Men's Meeting someone said a "camel is a horse put together by a committee."
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