Developing a Philosophy of Local Church Ministry

John 17:4-6; Jeremiah 14:7-9; Ephesians 1:6,12-13; What makes up the body of Christ (Col 1:18,24)? 1 Corinthians 12:13; The local church is the visible expression of the church universal in any one place on earth (1 Corinthians 1:2). Responsible for: unity, pure doctrine, discipline, order, election of officers, determining extent of cooperation with churches. Two offices: pastor, deacon.