….brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” Acts 6: 3-4 NASB
Doesn’t this sound like the apostles proposed that deacons would function in a separate sphere of authority, so that they could better focus on their priorities within their own sphere of authority?
Under the original Chapel Hill Bible Church bylaws, the deacons were to “assist the elders in the administration of the Church but “ have the care of all matters pertaining to the physical properties and finances of the Church.” [Emphasis added.]This included the development of a budget that met the guidance of the elders for priorities.
Under the proposed bylaws, deacons no longer have authority over the finances of the church, which is instead now a responsibility of the elders.
Which set of bylaws seem to follow the example of Scripture more closely?
