It says in 1 Timothy 3:3 that an elder must not be given to wine, but 1 Timothy 3:3 says that deacons must not be given to MUCH wine. Why the discrepancy? That’s a great question. I would add to the question by pointing out that elders are not only told to “not (be) given to… Read More Bible Q&A: Why Are Deacons Allowed To Drink A Little Bit While Elders Are Not Allowed To Drink At All?
At the end of 2013, I was the guest editor for the last issue of the Carolina Messenger for that year. I decided to devote that issue to the theme of church leadership. This is the editorial I wrote introducing the theme of the issue. Church Leadership Causes Growth – Jon Mitchell (Editor’s Page, November/December… Read More Church Leadership Causes Growth – Jon Mitchell (Editor’s Page, November/December 2013 Issue)
A great article about being a deacon, written by a deacon whom I respect and admire. Worth a read… “Those Who Have Served Well As Deacons” – Curtis Kimbrell.
As a father, I think a lot about the command given to fathers in Ephesians 6:4. This is a command that God did not give to mothers, although mothers also are to bring their children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Prov. 31:26-28, 30). The command in Ephesians 6:4 is given to… Read More What Makes A Good Leader?
Pre-Denominational Christianity 
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