Question 118: What are the officers in a local church?

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What are the officers in a local church?

The officers in a local church are pastors (also called elders or overseers) and deacons.

Scripture Proofs

Philippians 1:1

To all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons.

Acts 20:17

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers.

1 Timothy 3:1-13

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work... Likewise must the deacons be grave.