Every local church can benefit from this helpful resource to build a healthy leadership structure.
Newton and Schmucker convincingly demonstrate that a return to the New Testament pattern of a plurality of elders best serves the shepherding needs of the local church. The authors suggest a viable process for improving the leadership structure of the local church and for transitioning to a plurality of elders. Stories from diverse church leaders provide a narrative of how faithful elder leadership has strengthened their ministries in a variety of settings.