I want to know from the bible?

Question

Who should lead the church for every decision? Is it elders, pastors or congregation?

Answer 1

JESUS....1 CO 11:3

Answer 2

Dear AD,

Biblically speaking: Jesus is the head of the church.

Depending on your denomination there are different ways that a church can be ran.

The Pastor is the overseer, and so he does not need to make every decision, but he makes sure that the decisions that are being made are sound and Biblical.

Elder and deacons, often contribute greatly in the decision making process. They provide insight and wisdom based on their spiritual maturity and exemplary walks.

Some decisions are made by voting- but even then not every decision needs to be voted upon- ie: does the church need to vote on whether the bulletins should be on white or yellow paper, etc.?

Most churches have bylaws regarding these things. So there may be a bylaw as to how people get into positions of authority. There are bylaws regarding matters that need voting- ie: Any financial decision over $100 needs to go to have the approval of the budget committee and the budget committee provides a budget at the beginning of the year that the congregation votes on, etc.

Hope this is helpful- feel free to email. i've been involved in ministry for 15 plus years and have served at several churches and so know the ins and outs a little bit and am more than happy to share...

Kindly,

Nickster

Answer 3

Jesus's word for He is the head cornerstone.

Eph 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
Eph 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Eph 2:21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto a holy temple in the Lord:
Eph 2:22 In whom ye also are builded together for a habitation of God through the Spirit.

Answer 4

Three main systems of church government have developed over the years: episcopal, presbyterian, congregational.

1. The word episcopal is taken from the Greek word episkopos, found in 1 Timothy 3:2 and translated in the NIV as "overseer." In current church structures, the episcopal form is organized by a hierarchy of leadership. Dioceses are territories which are administered by the church and governed by a bishop. Bishops are elected by the clerics and lay leaders at diocesan conventions, and they serve in administrative functions. Beyond this there is a supreme court of the church. In the Episcopal church the general convention meets every three years to discuss church policy, administration, and theological issues. There is also an executive council which exercises executive functions in the intervening years. There is also a senior leader. In the Roman Church it is the pope; in the Episcopal church it is the presiding bishop who is elected by the general convention.


This basic organizational approach is used by the Methodists, Episcopalians, Roman Catholics, and others.


2. The word presbyterian comes from the Greek word presbuteros, used in 1 Timothy 5:17, and translated as "elder." Both presbuteros and episkopos are used interchangeably throughout Scripture. The Presbyterian form of church government consists of a hierarchy of courts. First, the kirk session, which is the local church with its minister and elders; then the presbytery, which is composed of ministers and representative elders from a geographic area; next are the synods, which are made up of members of several presbyteries covering a larger territory. Finally, there is the supreme legislative and administrative court, the general assembly, composed of equal numbers of ministers and elders.


Ministers in the Presbyterian system are elected by the local church, but ordination comes as an act of the presbytery after completion of strict educational requirements. Ministers typically preach and teach. Elders are ordained for particular offices in the church. This particular system of government is used by the Presbyterian church and some Reformed churches. Selected aspects of this governmental structure are used by independent and Congregational churches as well.


3. The Congregational form of government derives its name because of its emphasis on local congregations. These churches function independently and autonomously, using a democratic approach to church government with Christ as the sole head of the church. All members are considered "priests unto God" with responsibility to serve in the administration and decisions of the church. Sometimes these churches form associations based on doctrinal agreements, but there are no authoritative or legislative bodies to which the local church is subject.
This form of government is used by many independent churches which exist outside specific denominational adherences. This type of government is also used by certain Congregational and Baptist churches.


In any church government on the local level, no one person should have sole responsibility for the decisions of the church. If there is only one official pastor or minister, then that person gathers around him a board or session of elders or mature Christians. Together they pray and study the Scriptures to determine the application of principles for specific situations within the church. This sharing of responsibility is designed by God to protect the solitary pastor from being overburdened, the church from apathy, the individual pastor from the temptations of power, and the local church from mindless compliance.

Answer 5

Jesus First.
Elders Second; the congregation has delegated them to make the decisions. Read Acts 15 amongst many texts.

Answer 6

We are to be led by the Holy Spirit. This is why we must be very careful when choosing our leaders of the church. The Pastor is meant to lead the flock.

Answer 7

In the early church they were basically governed by a plurality of elders. Apostles. One person should be over a home or church but he/she should be accountable to the deacons and elders.

Answer 8

Act 15:2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
Act 15:3 And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
Act 15:4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
Act 15:5 But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
Act 15:6 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.
Act 15:7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.
Act 15:8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;
Act 15:9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
Act 15:10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Act 15:11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
Act 15:12 Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.
Act 15:13 And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:
Act 15:14 Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
Act 15:15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
Act 15:16 After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:
Act 15:17 That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
Act 15:18 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.
Act 15:19 Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:
Act 15:20 But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
Act 15:21 For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
Act 15:22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

It would seem the Elders are to lead.

Answer 9

elders deacons Pastor have the message of God to do and the elders and or deacons are men with God wisdom they are pure in their belief and will lead a Church wisely

Answer 10

the word of god of coarse.the bible is the standard to live by, preach by,decisions by etc...if the bible does not address it,then its up to the person to decide what to do (as long as it doesnt violate the bible. example birth control.ask the holy spirit to help.

Answer 11

The spirit of God

The people who clearly demonstrate that their faith,decipline,and interpretation is 100% true and acurate.

Otherwise,we have what we have now which is disagreement and false doctrine and interpretation.