Soon imprisoned for preaching the gospel, Paul and Silas led the Philippian jailer to a saving knowledge of the Lord. He and his household were baptized. Epaphroditus came from Philippi to visit Paul in Rome, bringing a gift from the church and news about the church. A minor rift was beginning to develop within the church. Paul wrote this letter urging the Philippian believers to work hard at coming to unity.
Overseers are responsible for guiding, teaching and disciplining the flock.
Deacons deal with the more temporal matters of the church. The line of spiritual authority proceeds from Christ down to the spiritual leaders of the church. Overseers are also known as elders, pastors or bishops. Give specific examples. Think what it means to be a saint.