This book and its companion, study guide to biblical eldership, provide a thorough, biblical mentoring program to help train church elders. The finest, most expositional vision of church eldership we know of we commend it. Biblical eldership is a fine work and a thorough biblical exposition on eldership. Alexander strauch breathes fresh air into the church leadership discussion with his book biblical eldership. Nov 29, 2012 this video is a short explanation of what is biblical eldership. An urgent call to restore biblical church leadership the local churchs structure of government makes a statement about the nature and philosophy of its ministry. Even churches that claim to be governed by a plurality of elders have redefined eldership so that its original purpose and noble standing have, in practice, been eclipsed by the ordained pastor and his staff. It is difficult enough to bring biblical discipline to church members, but it is even more difficult when elders are the ones in need of correction. An urgent call to restore biblical church leadership kindle edition by strauch, alexander. To help remedy this appalling confusion over eldership, i wrote biblical eldership.
Strauch and his wife, marilyn, reside near their four adult daughters in littleton, colorado. According to the new testament, elders are responsible for the primary leadership and oversight of a church. He received his undergraduate degree from colorado. Alexander strauch has compiled an outstanding biblical theology of church eldership, surveying all of the major new testament texts related to this topic. This set includes strauch s classic biblical eldership and the companion workbook. The doctrine of biblical eldership is very important for all church members to understand.
Because the book sticks so closely to the biblical text, the lessons are immediately practical for any church, no matter the size or the culture. This is an excellent study of the biblical teaching on church leadership. Caroline strauch historical records and family trees. To clarify biblical eldership in light of contemporary church practices, i present the following five, distinguishing fea. Biblical eldership defined presenter alexander strauch despite what all the new testament communicates, the doctrine of biblical eldership has been sorely misunderstood. Heres a free html copy of strauchs abridgement of biblical eldershipan urgent. An urgent call to restore biblical church leadership, this does a good job of telling a complete story, it doesnt seem to be like a film trailer where its job is to get you to read the book. His last words were spentin prayer for his congrega tion and sunday school.
Take for example alexander strauchs book biblical eldership. One of the most difficult things a church ever does is to discipline an elder. While this book teaches a number of things that are consistent with what the bible teaches, mr. Strauch has been a teacher and an elder at littleton bible chapel for the past 25 years. He received his undergraduate degree from colorado christian university and went on to earn his masters in divinity degree from denver seminary. Alexander strauch and his wife, marilyn, reside in littleton, colorado, near their four married daughters. This is a wonderful booklet on the need and reasoning of biblical eldership, from a biblical standpoint. Strauchs twofold goal is first, to help clarify the biblical doctrine of eldership and second, to help church.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An urgent call to restore biblical church leadership by alexander strauch and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading biblical eldership. Biblical eldership, the mentors guide to biblical eldership, the biblical eldership booklet, meetings that work, the new testament deacon,, and.
Jul 04, 20 alexander strauch, in the nowclassic book biblical eldership over 200,000 copies sold, calls churches to restore eldership to its biblical foundations. Biblical eldership mentors guide scripture truth book. To clarify biblical eldership in light of contemporary. This book was aimed primarily at churches that practice eldership but may misconstrue its true biblical christian character and mandate. Miller the uniqueness of nt church eldership is a reason for the view that the nt palern of eldership is binding on todays churches. In conjunction with its associated 12 lesson study guide, it provides a challenging look into the world of eldership as it was intended and how that. For over 40 years he has served as an elder at littleton. The book is intentionally light on application and thus the accompanying study guide, but strauch consistently demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of scripture. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In order to define biblical eldership, we must go back to the only godgiven, authoritative source, the text of holy scripture. Why do so few churches today have a truly biblical eldership.
Alexander strauch and his wife, marilyn, reside in littleton, colorado, near their. In reading its nearly300 pages, i could help but seeing this volume as a helpful text for a seminary course on church polity. This book was aimed primarily at churches that practice eldership but may. Excellent, biblical description of the office of pastorelderoverseer. Biblical eldership by alexander strauch my digital. An urgent call to restore biblical church leadership. The book is intentionally light on application and thus the accompanying study guide, but strauch consistently demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of scripture which he obviously obtained throughout his firsthand experience of being a church elder and the work of the holy spirit in his life. November 14, 20 november 22, 2019 curt parton throughout the new testament, we find a clear and consistent model of each church being pastored by a team of elders, with never so much as a mention of a senior or lead pastor. The strength of the book is strauch s relentless exegesis of every new testament text on leadership. Alexander strauch quotes author of biblical eldership. Equal yet different states and defends the complementarian viewpoint. The reason is twofold alexander strauch points out the first problem with eldership in the church in the first section of his pamphlet, entitled the problem. Strauch s twofold goal is first, to help clarify the biblical doctrine of eldership and second, to help church. Heritage christian fellowship is a nondenominational fellowship under the lordship of jesus christ.
Strauch has helped thousands of churches worldwide through his expository writing ministry. Biblical eldership urgent call restore by alexander strauch. Beginning with the four broad categories of eldership leading, feeding, caring, and protecting, biblical eldership explores the essential work of elders, their qualifications including why qualifications are necessary, their relationships with. Strauch is a gifted bible teacher and an elder at a church in littleton where he has served for over 30 years. I cannot say enough about biblical eldership by alexander strauch. An urgent call to restore biblical church leadership littleton, co. Caroline married william strauch circa 1885, at age 17.
Braggarts build themselves up, jealous people tear others down, but only loving people build others up. Alexander strauch the mentors guide to biblical eldership. Strauch wrote in his introduction, precious truths, no doubt, still await discovery p. Because many people do not have the time or interest to read a large technical book like biblical eldership. Alexander strauch biblical eldership christian book store.
Alexander strauch alexander strauch was raised in new jersey and converted to christ at a bible camp in new york state. Alexander strauch was raised in new jersey and converted to christ at a bible camp in new york state. Its purpose to paint a broad stroke picture of eldership and what the bible teaches on this very important matter. The one area in which i would like to see more practical steps fleshed out is in the relationship between the resident or fulltime elders and the men who are not in salaried positions as elders. Biblical eldership mentors guide by alexander strauch, 9780936083124, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. At this conference, we will examine very practical matters in the life of a shepherd. Biblical eldership is a great book that covers an underserved area of theology and should serve as an example for other christian authors who want to cover church topics.
Even churches that claim to be governed by a plurality of elders have redefined eldership so that its original purpose and noble standing have, in practice, been eclipsed by the ordained pastor and his. Alexander strauchs most popular book is biblical eldership. Strauch believes that too many churches practice eldership without understanding or implementing it correctly, so in this work he aims to, define, as accurately as possible from. This series of messages presents the biblical teaching of eldership in the local church. Equal yet different, the hospitality commands, agape leadership with robert l. It is for the mentoring elder only, not the trainee. Strauch describes five essential aspects to biblical leadership. Biblical eldership by alexander strauch should be required reading for all church leaders. Biblical eldership has become a lost doctrine and art in the 21 st century church of america for many. Browse a new selection of discounted kindle books each month. The function and role of an elder is well summarized by alexander strauch in his book biblical eldership.
In a world filled with numerous styles of church leadership, this book is a refreshing insight into the original leadership structure as designed and implemented by the early christian church. Biblical eldership resources providing biblically based. Caroline strauch 1867 illinois caroline strauch in 1900 united states federal census caroline strauch was born in month 1867, at birth place, illinois. In an age of professional ministers who seem to be influenced more by the experiences of successful c. This book helps me a lot to understand the biblical organizational structure. If you want to understand the original biblical meaning of these terms, hear a full presentation on the qualifications and responsibilities of church overseers, this is the book for you, the book also addresses false implementations of bishops and other offices of rank inside the church where appropriate. It is in this context that alexander strauch breathes fresh air into the church leadership discussion with his book biblical eldership.
Biblical eldership defined biblical eldership resources. We exist for the glory of god alone and know christ, while being conformed to his image. The local church is not an undefined mass of people. Leading with love by alexander strauch trinity book service. Strauch made this strong statement, eldership will never work if the elders dont understand or fall short of a total commitment to christs principles of self sacrificing love and humble servanthood pg. This book fulfills the need for an indepth study on the topic, based. Highly recommended for all readers interested in biblical leadership in the church. The source of true authority, the reality of the headship of christ and the fact that we have one master christ and we are all brothers and equals. Biblical eldership resources provides biblically based resources to encourage the practice of eldership. This book fulfills the need for an in depth study on the topic, based in the vast treasure of gods word. We have a rough time in our church when one pastor insisting that he alone should.
Books by alexander strauch author of biblical eldership. Despite what all the new testament communicates, the doctrine of biblical eldership has been sorely misunderstood. Study guide to alexander strauchs biblical eldership chapter 5. Written in outline form, the book presents biblical evidence that jesus christ taught that men and women are equal yet different and introduces the key terms, arguments, and most recent research related to the complementarian position. Church history demonstrates the disastrous consequences of drifting from the light of scripture. Understanding what eldership is, and is not cornerstone. An urgent call to restore biblical church leadership, this booklet is a condensed edition of the full book. Biblical eldership booklet alexander strauch heritage.
Having not read his original book biblical eldership. For over thirty years he has served as an elder at littleton bible chapel near denver, colorado. Nt eldership is distinct from eldership in hellenistic societies and jewish organizations. Study guide to alexander strauchs biblical eldership. Buy principles of biblical eldership by strauch, alexander isbn. Shepherds under god bethlehem college and seminary. An urgent call to restore biblical church leadership and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bryce jessup president william jessup university a very helpful book both on the new testament pattern and how approximation can be achieved within existing polities. The course concludes with a consideration of pragmatic issues, seeking to apply biblical wisdom to contemporary church life.
Strauch and his wife, marilyn, reside in littleton, colorado, near their four adult daughters and eight grandchildren. The life of a shepherd we are grateful to have alexander strauch and jason dohm join us for our elders conference on the life of a shepherd in march. Strauch shows without a doubt how a biblically based christian eldership should function, justifying the books subtitle an urgent call to restore biblical church leadership, in an age where it seems that anything new or edgy is best, strauch draws us back to the bible and shows why we. With over 200,000 copies sold, this comprehensive look at the role and function of elders brings all the advantages of shared leadership into focus. Strauch is the author of the nowclassic works biblical eldership and the new testament deacon.