Answer: His Call

Answer His Call is the first volume in the powerful series of 4 books on the leadership of elders in the congregation written by James Estep, David Roadcup, and Gary Johnson.

In this volume the divine call of the elder to serve as a leader within the congregation is addressed. Chapter 1 addresses the nature of the call placed on an elder's life as a leader within the congregation. Chapter 2 speaks of the spiritual conversion and transformation necessary in the life of an elder. The qualifications for eldership are surveyed in Chapter 3, while Chapter 4 provides models for the elder selection process. Chapter 5 introduces us to the idea of elder governance, what role and function an eldership plays in the life of a congregation. The final chapter discusses the value and importance of having elders, spiritually and pastorally, through peer evaluations.