What is Biblical Eldership? - Alexander Strauch

This video is a short explanation of what is Biblical Eldership. Its purpose to paint a broad stroke picture of Eldership and what the Bible teaches on this very important matter.
(Source: biblicaleldership.com.)

[@alfredoanover3630]

thank you for the nice and clear teaching of Biblical Eldership

[@BotoLishus007]

Excellent summary!!! Thank you🙏🏾

[@ronwilliams4057]

I made a study of this about 50 years ago and came to the same conclusions that he has so ably and scripturally presented. This is the system that Apostles Paul and Peter instituted and was practiced by churches until Ignatius (in the second century) made the initial step of proclaiming himself a bishop with supreme authority over the elders. Then further changes lead to the hierarchy which became the core of Roman Catholicism. Yet the majority of Protestant have adopted the Ignatian pattern rather than the one the Apostles instituted. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. There are many good pastors that do an admirable job, but the system itself invites abuse of authority even in good men. The foundation of the church is built on the "Apostles and Prophets with Christ the chief cornerstone" and I fully believe with God's direction they got it right the first time.

[@starkungfuruberwinderfokus7325]

Thank you! Am I allowed to use this video and add it to YT with german subtitles?