Church Government

The Patterson Park Church leadership team has been studying Biblical principles and scripture passages on church governance for nearly a year. Based on this study, along with much prayer, teaching on concepts of church government, communication with the church, and diligent work by the Government Analysis and Planning Committee, the Church Board is unanimously recommending a revision of the church constitution. You may find the proposed revision, along with several other documents, helpful in understanding the proposed changes. These changes are located on this page for you to download and review. Printed copies of these documents are also available at the Information Desk in the church lobby.

• Proposed Changes to Church Constitution and By-laws
• Side-by-side Comparison Between Constitution and Revisions
• Current Church Constitution
• Governance Q&A
• Qualifications for Elders and Deacons
• Role of Elders
• Proposed Process for Appointment of Elders
• GAP Committee Power Point Presentation
• Mission Statement Brochure
  

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Recommended Reading:
Biblical Eldership
Alexander Strauch
Lewis & Roth / 1988 / Paperback

Biblical Eldership (online article)
Alexander Strauch

Elders & Leaders
Gene A. Getz
Moody Publishers / 2003 / Paperback

Rethinking the Governance Structure at Bethlehem Baptist Church
John Piper

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