Elder Papers
At any point in history, there are certain “hot topics” that emerge in contemporary culture. RMCC’s Elder papers have honed in a few of these topics to consider what God’s Word, The Bible, says about them. These position papers deal candidly and honestly with the issues and then attempt to present ways to come to grips with how to live out our own lives in view of our culture and how it corresponds to God’s Word.
Below are links to our Elder written position papers.
Building Your Devotional Life - By building your own personal devotional life I mean intentionally engaging solo in the kinds of activities that strengthen your ability to know and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Depression - Everyone gets the blues. They're a normal part of being alive emotionally....
Headship - Implementing the Bible’s statements on male headship in marriage has proven to be a great challenge to Christian people over the centuries. There is no question that....
Homosexuality - America has been collectively processing homosexuality in a very public way over the past three decades. There are diverse opinions being expressed on this subject in the political arena and in the religious arena.
Music - The dynamic of worship in the redeemed church is to be full of biblical praise....
On Church Growth - Where there has been health there has been growth, regardless of persecution, economics and politics.
On Divorce - ...God has spoken with clarity on the subject of marriage and divorce, and we as leaders are called on to teach his counsel...
On Ministry Style - Since all believers are ministers of the Gospel, it follows that the Church works best when all its members are involved.
On Pastoral Roles - ... the role of those in leadership is to equip the whole body to do the ministry.
Making Spiritual Progress - Spiritual progress is the sense that you are moving closer to the God who made you, that your understanding of life is increasing, that you are becoming wiser.
The Millennium - Why we believe in a future kingdom ruled by Christ on this earth.
What is the Flesh? - The precise meaning of the biblical term "flesh", especially as used by Paul in the New Testament, is a fairly complex issue.
Women in Ministry - We believe that women have been equipped by the Holy Spirit not only for meaningful ministry but for roles of leadership in the particular ministries of our Church....
