The Election and Installation of Deacons (2)

In our last article we noted three biblical principles that govern the election and installation of officebearers. First, the church as a whole, not only her rulers, ought to be involved in the selection process. Second, those who are in office must supervise the calling and installation process. Third, officebearers should be installed in a solemn ceremony in the presence of the church. In this article we will expand on the first principle, showing what role the congregation plays in the...