Traverse City Christian Church
 
Traverse City Christian Church
Leadership
 
 
Our leadership as identified below may wear many hats within the church body.  Our focus on each of the job functions is always to keep each one as biblical as possible.  We take extra care to keep the living organism of the Church biblically healthy and on track while trying to avoid any "organization" attributes and pitfalls.

"In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom,  I give you this charge: 
 
           Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out
           of season; correct, rebuke and encourage---with 
           great patience and careful instruction.     For the
           time will come when men will not put up with
           sound doctrine."
                                                         2 Timothy 4:1-3 
 
                    
 
Elders


Elders at Traverse City Christian Church strive to follow the example of the New Testament Church with sharing in the preaching and teaching each Sunday.  We currently have three elders who, as well as preaching and teaching, take part in meeting the needs of the body and reaching out to the lost.
The eldership also work with the men in the body who one day seek to be elders and are exemplifying the qualities that biblical eldership requires.  Those seeking eldership have active roles in the business of the church and take part in the preaching/teaching schedule when they are ready.  Meanwhile, they continue to learn about the responsibility that God places with the eldership of His church.
 
 
                               
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             Evangelist
            
              
Jeff      Evangelist is the function of one of our elders when he is
           sent out from the Traverse City Christian Church to preach
           and teach in other areas as the need arises.  He is an
           ordained evangelist and minister of the Gospel of Christ.

                              


Deacons
       
 
Deacons at the Traverse City Christian Church, using the biblical definition, are "servants under assignment."  They are not a leadership position at Traverse City Christian Church nor is this "assignment" a stepping stone to eldership.

                        

Presiders
 
 
The "presider" utilized by the Traverse City Christian Church refers to those men who are qualified to preside over the Sunday meeting by leading songs, serving the Lord's Supper and overseeing the general flow of the morning assembly.  Presiders may include those seeking to be elders, as well as those with an interest only in fulfilling the role of "presider."

Accountability in Teaching

at Traverse City Christian Church

 
As a Christian body, we strive to have accountability in preaching and teaching at all times.  Just as the Bereans examined Scripture to check the Apostle Paul's teaching, we believe the backbone of good teaching is accuracy and accountability.  Acts 17:11

House Church New Testament Format

at Traverse City Christian Church

 
It is perfectly acceptable to question the teacher which many times leads to encouraging and in depth discussions where many in the body participate and all are fed.  We strive to base all our answers on God's Word with the original meanings in the Hebrew and Greek languages.

If you haven't experienced this "House Church New Testament Format" which flows smoothly and provides opportunity for your questions, personal learning and growth, we encourage you to visit with us.
  Traverse City Christian Church, 748 E. State Street, P.O. Box 682, Traverse City, MI 49685 
  231-946-9670   tcccelder@gmail.com
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