Biblical Eldership: Restoring the Eldership to Its Rightful Place in Church [Paperback]

Alexander Strauch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 1997

Because many people do not have the time or interest to read a large technical book like Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership, this booklet is a condensed edition of the full book. The doctrine of biblical eldership is very important for all church members to understand. Therefore, this small, 48-page abridgment of the full text was written to put the doctrine of biblical eldership within reach of every member of your church body.

Product Details

• Paperback: 47 pages
• Publisher: Lewis & Roth Publishers; Bklt Rev edition (November 30, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936083158
• ISBN-13: 978-0936083155
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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More About the Author

Alexander Strauch was raised in New Jersey and converted to Christ at a Bible camp in New York State. He received his undergraduate degree from Colorado Christian University and went on to earn his Master's in Divinity degree from Denver Seminary.

For over forty years he has served as an elder in his local church near Denver, Colorado. Additionally, he has taught philosophy and New Testament literature at Colorado Christian University. A gifted Bible teacher and popular speaker, Mr. Strauch has helped thousands of churches worldwide through his expository teaching ministry.

He is the author of Biblical Eldership, The New Testament Deacon, Men and Women: Equal Yet Different, The Hospitality Commands, Agape Leadership (with Robert L. Peterson), Meetings That Work, Leading with Love and Love or Die. Mr. Strauch and his wife, Marilyn, reside in Littleton, Colorado, near their four adult daughters and eight grandchildren.

Customer Reviews

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32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe this book isn't a best seller..., July 27, 2000

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Skip Paynter (Vancouver, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Biblical Eldership: Restoring the Eldership to Its Rightful Place in Church (Paperback)

I can't believe this book isn't a best seller among Christians and especially evangelical Christian pastors. Strauch presents a clear exposition of the concept of pastoral leadership in the church. If pastors truly want to operate according to the intentions of Christ and the apostles, and the New Testament, they will heed the clear example of eldership/pastoring given in this book. Anyone who reads this book and remains a single head pastor or senior pastor of a church is operating Christ's church hypocritically.

38 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Only a summary of Strauch's other Eldership book, July 5, 2006

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Eric K. Taylor - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biblical Eldership: Restoring the Eldership to Its Rightful Place in Church (Paperback)

I'd read Strauch's other book on eldership (Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership--a very useful exploration of the biblical material on the subject), so when I saw this book, I assumed it would offer additional material or approach the subject from a different angle. However, Biblical Eldership: Restoring the Eldership to Its Rightful Place in the Church is just a short pamphlet that summarizes Strauch's other book. It might be useful to introduce the topic to a church leader who doesn't have time/interest for the longer book, but if you're looking for substance rather than brevity, Strauch's other book is the one you want.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Eldership, April 28, 2009

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Mark L. Mintz (Knoxville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biblical Eldership: Restoring the Eldership to Its Rightful Place in Church (Paperback)

This booklet is a good concise overview of the importance of understanding what the Bible says about being an elder in your place of worship, as well as defining what an "elder lead church" means. A worthwhile and quick read.