John Calvin and The Reformation In Geneva (2)

Calvin's second labors in Geneva. His first act after his return was to demand of the Council that it approve and adopt a Church Order setting forth and calling for the introduction of a "Reformed Church Polity or Government". The Council did so. Calvin's plan of Church Order was taken directly from the Scriptures, definitely from the New Testament. It provided four orders of men for the instruction and government of the Church -- the pastor, the doctor, the elder or presbyter, and the deacon....