NE PA Ag said:
Evanhue said:
Very interesting. We just left our church about a month ago over this very issue. Our pastor's wife was named "Executive Pastor" with full approval of the elders.
I recall that the membership of SBC churches votes to install a pastor. Am I right about that and if so, did this not get put to a membership vote?
Also, what is an elder? Do you mean deacons?
I served as a Deacon in 3 churches of Christ, and these are the requirements for Elders (leaders of the church) and Deacons (Servants of the Church)
Titus 1:5-9 English Standard Version
Qualifications for Elders (Men Only)5 This is why I left you in Crete so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you
6 if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination.
7 For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain,
8 but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.
1 Timothy 3 English Standard Version
Qualifications for Deacons (Men Only)8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, and not greedy for dishonest gain.
9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.
11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.
12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well.
13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
