Ep. 201: A first among equals
Is plurality important in a local church? How does a church affirm a first among equals among their pastor/elders? Is it right to use the term Sr. Pastor? How can a pastor cultivate in his church a trust in other pastor/elders? Should a pastor defer to the other pastors?
Jim and Brian discuss these and much more on this episode of Trench Talk.
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(02:08) Biblical understanding of plurality of pastors/elders
(05:15) The distinction of those that teach
(08:25) Co-pastoring and the organic nature of eldering
(11:15) Cultivating plurality within your church
(18:35) Moving from a solo pastor model
(22:10) The organic nature of a church acknowledging the first among equals
(26:50) The tasks required to serve as a pastor/elder
(29:24) Final word and prayer