Church Polity Resources
C3's Leadership and Authority Structure
Blog Articles and Sermon Series
Why Does God have a Church?
C3 Article
Synopsis:
This article lays out the biblical theme from Genesis to Revelation regarding God's plan in making a people for Himself.
"God is in the Business of Making a People for Himself"
Membership through a Priest/King Paradigm
C3 Article
Synopsis:
This article lays out the doctrine of the priesthood of the saints. This is foundational in understanding membership at the local church.
"The Priesthood of the Saints"
What is Church Membership?
C3 Article
Synopsis:
These two articles break down the significance of church membership at the local church level.
"What is Church Membership?" (Part 1)
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"What is Church Membership?" (Part 2)
What is Congregationalism?
C3 Article
Synopsis:
This article breaks down the biblical and theological position of congregationalism.
"What is Congregationalism?"
What is an Elder?
C3 Article
Synopsis:
This article lays out a theological approach to the office of elder.
"What is an Elder?"
What is a Deacon?
C3 Article
Synopsis:
This article lays out a theological approach to the office of deacon.
"What is an Deacon?"
What is the Authoritative Structure of Leadership Between Congregation and Elders?
C3 Article
Synopsis:
This article lays out a theological and practical approach to the authoritative relationship between the congregation's rule and the divinely appointed leadership of the elders.
"Kingdom Partnership"
The People of God
Sermon Series
Synopsis:
This sermon series traces the biblical and theological aim of God's redemptive purposes in His covenant people.
Covenants (part 1)
The People of God
Sermon Series
Synopsis:
This sermon series traces the biblical and theological aim of God's redemptive purposes in His covenant people.
1 Peter 2:9 (part 2)
The People of God
Sermon Series
Synopsis:
This sermon series traces the biblical and theological aim of God's redemptive purposes in His covenant people.
Matthew 16:13-20 (part 3)
The People of God
Sermon Series
Synopsis:
This sermon series traces the biblical and theological aim of God's redemptive purposes in His covenant people.
1 Timothy 3:1-7 (part 4)
The People of God
Sermon Series
Synopsis:
This sermon series traces the biblical and theological aim of God's redemptive purposes in His covenant people.
Galatians 1:6-9 & Acts 20:28 (part 5)