A biblical and practical guide for church members is a straightforward and readable guide concerning the bibical role of elders and deacons each of the four major chapters answers the question as to why elders are crucial in the church today the elder model of church leadership is important because 1 it is the pattern of the new testament church 2 it provides help and accountablity for . Why elders a biblical and practical guide for church members ebook merkle benjamin amazonca kindle store. Why elders a biblical and practical guide for church members kregel publisher 2009. A biblical and practical guide for church members benjamin l merkle grounds this study about church elders in the word of god as he clearly and succinctly informs laypeople of the scriptural qualifications and responsibilities of elders and deacons 1040