Appointing Elders During A Pandemic

What is apologetics? How does this study impact our Christianity? What do leaders need to know about apologetics? Today, we are joined by Dean Meadows, who serves as the Executive Director of The Daily Apologist. Dean’s background and education make him uniquely qualified as an apologist, and what he shares in this discussion will show […]

In this concluding interview with Bob, brothers Danny Cash and Johnny Vincent from the Martin Church of Christ in Martin, Tennessee talk about the humbling impact of the coronavirus pandemic. They also talk about the spiritual growth of the elders and the greatest challenges they have experienced.

Johnny Vincent and Danny Cash, elders with the church in Martin, Tennessee visit with Bob about steps leaders have taken to help the congregation during the pandemic. They discuss Connect Teams, a tool they have used to keep communication open with members of the Martin congregation.

Leading during a time of pandemic often creates stress on numerous levels. As Bob continues his discussion with Roff McDaniel from Hopewell, Virginia, brother McDaniel talks about the stress leaders at Cawson Street have experienced. He also talks about the decision making process and shares advice to help others who lead with the stress of […]

Roff McDaniel, an elder with the Cawson Street Church of Christ in Hopewell, Virginia, visits with Bob this week to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the congregation. Brother McDaniel talks about the reception of online streaming among members, but also why the church needs to assemble and be together as Christians.

When leaders face personal difficulties, an eldership struggles. In my discussion with Buddy Martin, Buddy talks about how the elders at the University congregation have drawn closer during this pandemic, even though they are dealing with personal challenges.

All leaders face the challenge of leading during a time of transition. Buddy Martin, with the University Church of Christ in San Marcos, TX talks with Bob about leading transition. He shares information about how they continue to work together through the transition of the coronavirus pandemic.

In our continuing discussion about leading during a pandemic, Jabez Harlan talks about how the leadership in the Northwest have grown during this time. He also shares timely advice to help others who are leading.

Jabez Harlan serves as an elder with the Spokane Valley Church of Christ. This week, he sits down with Bob and talks about the process of appointing new elders during a pandemic. He also discusses the journey and all they have experienced before, during, and after they were appointed.

As I continue my discussion this week with Bill Zuker, he focuses his attention on how the elders have grown through the challenges of the pandemic. The relationship of the elders and the congregation continues to grow, as they improve their leadership.