Ask A Pastor: What is the biblical basis of terms for consistory members?
Question: What is the biblical stance on term limits for consistory members (Elders and Deacons)? Answer: The Bible gives us definite qualifications for officebearers in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. It highlights a man’s godliness rather than his gifts. When those qualities are recognized by the church a man may be called to serve…