Strengthening the Members of First Baptist Church in Holly Pond, Alabama, in a Biblical Understanding of a Plurality of Pastors

This project was designed to strengthen the membership of First Baptist Church in Holly Pond, Alabama in a biblical understanding of a plurality of pastors. Chapter 1 explains the context of FBCHP, the rationale behind the necessity of this project, as well as the goals and methodology needed for the project’s success. Chapter 2 provides biblical evidence verifying how plural leadership is an acceptable plan from God in the earliest days of His people and is the plan practiced by churches throughout the New Testament. Chapter 3 reveals the numerous benefits of plural leadership by reporting on insights gained from various scholars and fellow pastors. Chapter 4 details the steps taken during the development and implementation of the project. Chapter 5 presents an evaluation of the project’s purpose, goals, strengths and weaknesses, and concludes with both recommended changes to the project as well as theological and personal reflections.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Year dc:date.issued

2023

Author dc:creator

• Smothers, Robert Benjamin

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Pohlman, Michael E.

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10392/7074

OAI record oai:identifier

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