{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Join The Journey","title":"S5:032 – Why do churches have elders? (Acts 14, Part 2) ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6c334c09\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":694,"description":"Why is church membership important? Why did Paul and Barnabas appoint elders as they planted churches? In this episode, Emma Dotter continues in Acts 14, addressing the roles of elders, church leadership structure, the importance of church membership, and why it's important to be part of a shepherding church submitted to the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. \n\n// ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: \n\nHebrews 13: 17; 7: 33 \n\n// RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  \nS4:268 Acts 12-14 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-268-acts-12-14/id1600151923?i=1000735847137) \nS5:011 Acts 6:1-7 – Care and correction in the Church (https://youtu.be/EkwT7n3BscM?si=Nv_Vqgl6VaJUcv50)  \n \n\n// WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? \n\nJoin The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we’re studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week’s passage. Then, for the next six days, we’ll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we’ll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God’s Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. \n\nDaily Bible lessons for adults: https://jointhejourney.com\nDaily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://jointhejourney.com/jr\nWeekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  \n\n// MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  \nDigital Bible study resources: https://jointhejourney.com/resources\nPrevious...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/g8x-nKo1hHoOC64414t8HN0w6lYNHLbeV0qRxaVtU3o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2ODA1LzE2ODky/ODI1MDMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}