Bible Question:
What were the functions of preachers,elders, deacons, teachers and pastors of the early church? Was there a hierarchy of these roles? I know the early church met in homes. Did they also gather in a larger assembly? Did one person preach a message like is done today? Do we have any documentation of the structure of these gatherings outside the bible? I know Paul would plant the church, but would he appoint one pastor to lead it? I guess I'm just trying to get an idea of how the early church gatherings were structured and how they evolved to today's traditions. -M |
Bible Answer: Hi, Rodent... Although I can't vouch for the theological position of this gentleman, his cultural and historical observations regarding the primitive church seem sound and thorough. www.laudemont.org/a-witec.htm In Him, Doc |