Purcellville Church of Christ

ORGANIZATION

Church Organization

Set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city (Titus 1:5).

 

Following the plan of organization found in the New Testament, churches of Christ are autonomous and there is no headquarters on earth. Christ is the head of the church, and the church is to be subject to Him. (Ephesians 5:23-24).

Elders

Elders are designated as overseers of the local congregation (Acts 14:23, Acts 20:17-28, Titus 1:5-14). There is no central, earthly headquarters of the church and no organization superior to the elders of each local congregation. Elders are sometimes called bishops (Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:1-2, Titus 1:5-7), overseers (Acts 20:28), or pastors (Ephesians 4:11). All terms are synonymous for the same office.  This congregation has had qualified men to serve as elders for most of its history, but presently is without an eldership and is looking forward to restoring an eldership as soon as able.

Deacons

 

Deacons are servants appointed to perform specific works of the church. (Acts 6:3, I Timothy 3:8-13). As elders are the overseers of the congregation, deacons serve under the oversight of the elders. Because the church is presently without an eldership, no men are currently identified as deacons.

 

 

Evangelist

 

Evangelists, also called preachers or ministers, preach the word of God. (2 Timothy 4:2-5). Like deacons, evangelists serve under the oversight of the elders.  DJ Kessinger is the church's evangelist.