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008			110913s2012 ilu b 001 0 eng
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020			_a9781433529924 (tp)
020			_a1433529920 (tp)
035			_a(OCoLC)ocn730405304
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050	0	0	_aBX6345 _b.A59 2012
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100	1		_aAnyabwile, Thabiti M., _d1970-
245	1	0	_aFinding faithful elders and deacons / _cThabiti Anyabwile.
260			_aWheaton, Ill. : _bCrossway, _cc2012.
300			_a173 p. ; _c21 cm.
490	1		_aIX Marks series
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 165-166) and indexes.
505	0		_aChoosing your waiter : an introduction to deacons -- Full of the spirit and wisdom -- Sincere -- Sober and content -- Keeps hold of the faith -- Tried and true -- Sheep and shepherds : an introduction to elders -- Desires a noble task -- Above reproach -- A one-woman man -- Sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable -- Hospitable -- Able to teach -- Sober, gentle, peacemaking -- Not a lover of money -- Leader at home -- Mature and humble -- Respected by outsiders -- Elders refute error -- Elders avoid myths and train for godliness -- Elders hope in God -- Elders command -- Elders let no one despise their youth -- Elders set an example -- Elders teach -- Elders grow -- Elders watch their life -- Elders watch their doctrine.
520			_aEvery church leader knows the qualifications for elders and deacons that are spelled out in the Bible, but actually finding other leaders who fulfill the biblical qualifications can be difficult. Thabiti Anyabwile writes from his expertise as a pastor and elder, showing how to identify and reproduce legitimate leaders and willing servants throughout the ranks of the local church. Balancing thoughtful analysis of pertinent passages with thorough application for practical use in a contemporary context, Anyabwile answers the questions, "Who should we look for to lead and serve in the church?" and "What should they do to fulfill their calling?" --from publisher description
650		0	_aElders (Church officers) _xBaptists.
650		0	_aDeacons _xBaptists.
830		0	_aIX Marks. _9141
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