Q&A#43 How Should We Understand Formal Leadership Within the Church?
September 9, 2018
Alastair Roberts
Today's question: "What is "ordained", formal, leadership in the Church? How do you understand the NT's "episkopoi" and "diakonoi"? What is the connection between these offices/roles/functions and both preaching and liturgy in worship?"
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