Description: 

This week on Develop in the Dark, Brad and Trevor talk about church government. How does leadership structure help the church flourish? Today’s conversation delves into church organizational models, the church polity of NewSpring, and how an elder or pastor’s personal life overflows into the leadership of the church. 

Relevant Bible Verses:

• Acts 6
• Ephesians 1:22
• Colossians 1:18
• Ezekiel 34:23
• 1 Timothy 3
• Titus 3
• 1 Peter 5

For Further Reading/Listening/Watching: 

• Systematic Theology: a book by Wayne Grudem 
• The Organization of the Church: an article by Benjamin Merkle
• Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: a book by Ruth Haley Barton
• Pursuing God’s Will Together: a book by Ruth Haley Barton