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Resilient Leadership – Pastors, Elders, Overseers -1 Peter 5:1-4

Posted on November 18, 2025 by dkoop

As we go through the Scripture, we often notice that the figure of a shepherd is one of the most heartwarming pictures of the relationship that God has with his people. It’s a picture of care and diligence.  In verses … Continue reading →

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Division Over How a Church Grows – 1 Corinthians 3

Posted on October 4, 2023 by dkoop

How does the church grow? Who’s responsible for the growth in a church?  Paul painted three pictures of the church in this chapter and, using these pictures, pointed out what the ministry is supposed to accomplish. The church is a … Continue reading →

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Church Leadership Structure

Posted on November 30, 2011 by dkoop

To understand the Biblical structure for church leadership, we need to look closely at these three groups. The Bible teaches that New Testament Churches such as The Ridge Fellowship are comprised of three basic groups:  saints, deacons and pastors. Philippians … Continue reading →

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