To: Mr Rogers
Elders are in charge of a church. Deacons assist. Ministers are hired by the elders, typically.
36 posted on
03/09/2023 6:19:47 PM PST by
ConservativeMind
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To: ConservativeMind
By your definition, deacons ARE elders in many Baptist churches. Although it is the congregation that hires the pastor, in many churches the deacons are expected to keep a check on (and help) the pastor.
37 posted on
03/09/2023 6:46:10 PM PST by
Mr Rogers
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