Nature and Necessity of Elders

A church’s structure will demonstrate how it understands itself and how serious it is about obeying God’s Word. The organization and leadership of the local church is therefore of great importance. Alistair Begg unpacks Paul’s advice to Titus about the office of elders, the centerpiece of biblical church government. According to the New Testament pattern, a plurality of elders should serve alongside one another, using their various gifts to rule and shepherd the church under Christ’s leadership and care.