Polity

The Headship of Christ in the Church
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|December 6, 2017|Authority, Church, Congregationalism, Doctrine of the Church, Ecclesiology, John Cotton, Ministry, Polity, Puritanism, Puritans, Reformed Theology, Regulative Principle of Worship, Scripture, Worship
From John Cotton's The Keys of the Kingdom 65-67 All legislative power (power of making of Laws) in...
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Who chooses Pastors?
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|May 3, 2017|Authority, Church, Church Offices, Congregationalism, Doctrine of the Church, Ecclesiology, Ministry, Offices, Polity
Who chooses pastors? Submitted by Prof. Renihan It seems strange to me that some churches...
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The Gifts for Church Government: Deacons
by James M. Renihan, Ph.D.|April 11, 2017|Church, Church Offices, Doctrine of the Church, Ecclesiology, Ministry, Offices, Polity, Theology
Alongside of pastors, Christ gives to his church deacons. What is a deacon? The answer...
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