I did warn you about a series of self-promoting posts to come. But today is launch day! You can now get physical copies of Independent Eldership in your hand. You no longer need to pre-order, you can just order. Which is exciting… sort of.

When you get it, you’ll even find a couple of diagrams in there. I don’t think I’ve ever made use of diagrams or flow charts in anything else I’ve ever written. So, there’s that to look forward to if you buy a copy. I imagine you’ll especially like it if you’re an engineer who, much like children, seem to prefer pictures.

Perhaps you’re wondering why you should even bother with this book? After all, you might not be an elder nor interested in becoming one. You might not think eldership has a lot to do with you at all. but even if that is so, I wouldn’t rule it out as not worth your time just yet.

If you belong to a church, this book will help you better understand the role of your elders and what they are aiming to do (or, biblically should be doing… at least, according to me). It should help you hold them to account and keep them honest. It will also help you understand the significance of your role as a member of a local church. You may not quite realise just what power and authority you have as a church member. You may similarly not be aware of how to exercise your power and authority in the church context. This book should go some way to helping you with all of that.

Of course, the book is also helpful for elders. It is helpful in understanding both the scope of your role and what you should be aiming to do. It should be helpful on the practicalities of how to be an elder, both in the church and in relation to your family among other issues. It should be good for prospective elders and be helpful for those already serving as elders.

You can order your copy of Independent Eldership here.