Church leadership is also known as “polity.” Polity is the old, technical word for a form government. In a church context, it refers to the management, organization, and structures of authority (i.e. leadership). Here are several articles I have found helpful when it comes to church leadership/polity.
- What is the relationship between the elders and the church? – Mark Dever
- What is the difference between church elders and church staff? – 9Marks Q&A
- Leadership and Church Size Dynamics – Tim Keller (PDF)
- Elder Responsibilities – Bethlehem Baptist Church Elders
- Willing and Eager Pastoral Care and Governance – Tim Johnson
- The Value of Humble, Gospel-Centered “Lay” Elders – J.D. Greear
- Does an Unbelieving Child Disqualify an Elder? – Justin Taylor
- What is an Executive Pastor? – Sutton Turner
- Elders, Pastors, Bishops, and Bethlehem – Desiring God
- Are you building healthy systems? – Ed Stetzer
- Our Church’s Transition to Plurality of Elders – Jared Wilson
- Governance – Mars Hill Church
- How to Run an Elders’ Meeting – Andrew Davis
- Rethinking the Governance Structure at Bethlehem Baptist Church – John Piper
- What Did Deacons Do? – John Piper
- What relationship do elders have with the congregation? – John MacArthur
- You Asked: Does an Unbelieving Child Disqualify an Elder? – Justin Taylor
- 4 Things I Want to Know About My Staff – Craig Groeschel
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