Biblical Leadership

A Word on Biblical Leadership

The Church of Jesus Christ is to be humbly governed by elders. ‘Presbyterian’ comes from the Greek word ‘presbuteros’, which is translated in Scripture as ‘elder’.  The apostle Paul appointed elders in each local church he planted (Acts 14:23).  God calls elders to the work of oversight (Acts 20:28), equipping them to shepherd God’s people through instruction in His Word, encouragement, and discipline.  Through the elders’ faithful pastoring, God nurtures and leads His local church into more mature worship, selfless work, and effective witness.

Another office mentioned in scripture is the office of deacon. The office of deacon is one of sympathy and service especially helping others in their time of need.

There are other positions of Leadership at By Grace but “offices” are reserved for elders and deacons.

For more information:

On Church Government in the PCA -  please see the Book of Church order.

On the Leadership Structure at By Grace

On the individual leaders at By Grace