3-EN ( 英文 ), 0200-Exegesis ( 聖經研究 ), 0283-聖經研究 

Strong leadership in the church is exactly what God had in mind. However, very few people, Gene Getz believes, understand the biblical pattern for church leadership. He has written Elders and Leaders to unravel the mystery and alleviate the confusion surrounding this critical topic. In the first part of the book, Getz lays the historical and biblical groundwork for the position of elder. In the second part, he shares how he has applied or has seen these principles applied over the years.

Gene Getz, professionally-competent and biblically-astute pastor of long experience, has written a superb tool which should be required reading and discussion in every church which hopes to make a permanent impact for Jesus Christ in its community. 

Flying in formation : a community project -- Our frame of reference -- Discovering supracultural principles -- The Ekklesia of God (A.D. 33) -- The elders in Jerusalem (A.D. 45) -- A prayer and healing ministry (A.D. 45-47) -- The first church-planting mission (A.D. 47) -- The law-grace controversy (A.D. 49) -- Character-based judgments (A.D. 49-50) -- Respect and esteem (A.D. 51) -- The Ephesian elders (A.D. 58) -- Leadership qualifications (A.D. 63) -- Assistants to elders/overseers : deacons (A.D. 63) -- A woman's role in ministry (A.D. 63) -- The household model (A.D. 63) -- Financial support (A.D. 63) -- Protection and discipline (A.D. 63) -- Shepherding God's flock (A.D. 63) -- A doctrine of character (A.D. 65) -- Marriage and family requirements (A.D. 63, 65) -- Serving with joy (A.D. 66-70) -- Titles and an overarching function -- Specific leadership functions -- Selecting and appointing elders -- Plurality in leadership -- The need for a primary leader -- Accountability, delegation and forms -- Principles for appointing leaders (part 1) -- Principles for appointing leaders (part 2) -- Principles for leadership functions (part 1) -- Principles for leadership functions (part 2) -- Principles for leadership functions (part 3) -- Age requirements -- Leadership selection -- Board size and length of service -- More form questions -- A succession plan.