Tag Archives: Elders

Chapter 6 – The Local Assembly Provides Divine Care

By Michael PenfoldJuly 12, 2017Church Issuesassembly, care, Elders

Local Assembly Basics Chapter 6 – The Local Assembly Provides Divine Care What a place the assembly is! – where God’s glory is preeminent; His presence is known; His wisdom is displayed; His rule is acknowledged, and His order of headship is honoured and displayed. We come now to a sixth purpose: the assembly is […]

Is “One Man Ministry” Scriptural?

By Michael PenfoldJune 7, 2015Church IssuesElders, Leadership, ministry, Overseers, Pastors

Is “One Man Ministry” Scriptural? by Michael J Penfold A young man feels ‘called to the ministry’. His pastor recommends him to go to Bible College for three years to become fully equipped for his vocation. At college he is rigorously trained, his trial sermons are assessed and his final examination papers are passed. At […]