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THE COMPLETELY REVISED BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP
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For 35 years Biblical Eldership has been the premier book explaining the biblical teaching on church eldership, which is shared pastoral leadership by a council of scripturally-qualified, Spirit-placed elders. Biblical Eldership has helped ignite a worldwide awakening to this long-neglected and misunderstood subject.

This new edition is a comprehensive revision. For those who love solid Bible exposition, this is a much-welcomed volume. Every New Testament passage on eldership is carefully interpreted and expounded, allowing the biblical authors to speak for themselves. By interacting with the latest scholarship and addressing all key issues of this important topic, the author makes a significant contribution to the subjects of church government and pastoral leadership.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

I just wanted to say that I have been working my way through the resources on the website. It has been a tremendous blessing to me. I have been through a difficult season of discouragement, and the Lord has used the ministry of this website, among other things, to minister to me. So thank you for your involvement and just wanted to express my appreciation.- Dennis in Ontario, Canada
Our leadership team has started using the BE resources in the manner you described. The idea is great, and so far we are finding the materials instructive and challenging (in the sense of leading to change).- Rob in London, Ontario
l tell you we have such a wonderful time watching and learning from Alexander; he is far more animated than his appearance might suggest, which sort of takes you by surprise. His passion is well received, and honestly watching these makes the book more alive. This is a subject the Lord has blessed me with a passion for. I enjoy studying about church polity, and these videos add a wonderful new dimension to my studies, and I greatly appreciate you all putting them together and making them available.- Steven in Indiana (USA)
One of the godliest and inspiring men I know—Chairman of our Board, in his mid-50s—commented, “The videos by Chuck `{`Towards a Shepherd’s Heart`}` were immensely helpful to me. I didn’t know what to expect when asked to look them over to catapult our discussion on ministry to dads in our school, but the content far exceeded what I hoped to get out of them.”- Bentley in Colorado (USA)
I am just blown away by the work you guys have done here. I had no idea you had progressed so far. The videos are great in both content and execution. This is really useful stuff for anyone who desires to care for the body of Christ, even if not an elder. I appreciate very much what you are doing and will be actively praying that God bless these efforts to His ends.- Carey Dula, Dallas, Texas (USA)
It has been a burden on my heart to train the next generation of leaders, and I have prayed for a couple of years for a handful of young men in our church (we are a little over 100 members in the church now). And I am excited to report that starting this coming weekend, I will lead a group of six men from our church through a two-year process, training potential elders for our church … I remembered a recommendation to the Biblical Eldership Resources website and have found a gold mine! Here is what I wonder: Can I translate some of the material and use it as I meet with these guys?- Walter in Germany