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80/2/5

1995

Lensch, Rodney G.
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Theocratic church government, Ephesians 2:19-22. New wineskin dimensions. $c / by Rodney G. Lensch

Omaha, NE : Rod and Staff Ministries, 1995.

xii, 194, 35 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

On cover: A prophetic word to congregations to build on apostolic foundations.

Contents: Are you really ready to plant a new church? -- New Testament wineskins: a new frontier of revelation. -- Traditional models of local church government. -- Theocracy: the New Testament norm. -- A graphic comparison of contemporary models of marriage and church order. -- A detaield description of a New Testament eldership. -- The process of raising up and setting in New Testament elders. -- The God-given duties of a New Testament eldership. -- The submission of a New Testament eldership to a local congregation. -- The call of a congregation to receive a New Testament eldership. -- The need for apostolic oversight. -- The standard elders' meetings. -- Dynamics of decision-making within a New Testament eldership. -- The pastoral dictator syndrome. -- The elder's wife. -- New Testament deacons (Diaconate).

Contents (cont'd): Local church government requires local church membership. -- Equipping and releasing God's people for works of service. -- How traveling ministers interface with their home congregations. -- Making the transition from traditional order to theocratic order. -- The process of calling a pastor. -- Restoring fallen leaders. -- This material may be harmful to your spiritual health. -- Introducing a model constitution.

Pentecostalism--Doctrines.
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Pastoral theology.
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Charismatic movement.
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Pentecostal churches--Government.
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