Title: Patterns of ministry among the first Christians
First published: 1989
Description: Discusses how the earliest Christian churches were organized and the ways in which leadership evolved through the first two centuries. The roles of apostle, prophet, bishop, presbyter and deacon are all investigated regarding origins and development.
Subjects: Pastoral theology, Christian leadership, Biblical teaching, Religion, Amt, Frühchristentum, Fruhchristentum, Church work, History, Christianity, early church, ca. 30-600, Religion and theology, History of doctrines, Clergy, Office