Who Rules the Church?: Examining Congregational Leadership and Church Government

By Gerald P. Cowen

Book Overview

In this book author Gerald Cowen will offer critical definitions about what the work of a pastor or elder is--what is his job description and what are the limits of his authority. Who Rules the Church? will make the case that the New Testament model for congregational government is the Pastoral Leadership-Congregational rule. In other words, authority is given by the Lord to the congregation itself, but the pastor is God-called to that congregation not only to serve and take care of the congregation but to be the leader.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805430350
• ISBN13: 9780805430356
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: B&H Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Clearing up the Biblical misconceptions of Leadership

This is a wonderful book that can be enjoyed by any Protestant denomination. It challenges the preconceived notions of every denomination and encourages them to search the Bible for the authentic titles, roles, and responsibilities of Church leaders. This book has great Biblical support for most of its points. I would categorize it as a conservative book, but it can challenge anyone.