In The Bible we also have churches held accountable by Apostolic authority. Try to put Baptist churches under a regional overseer and see how that will work out.(lol)
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At what age should a church member be allowed to vote?
- Thread starter Salty
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Mikey
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The voting age does not take away from the persons being part of the church. In a democracy a child is born into citizenship, but they do not have the right to vote until they reach a certain age.Their right to vote does not make them less or more of a citizen. In the same way a person baptised on confession is a full citizen the Church, even though they may need to wait to vote.
I support a age requirement for voting.
I support a age requirement for voting.
Maybe the baptists are missing out on the blessings of God ordained authority?
Or maybe decisions should be made based on healthy, God ordained leadership?Yes, decisions should be made by drawing straws.
terrpn
Active Member
but this begs the question, "Does Scripture support a democracy as the governmental system of the Church?"
Mikey
Active Member
This question has an assumption within the question itself.
"Does Scripture support any one way of organising the church? "
That's a fine question as well
And in our church both are limited to those 18 and older. One may apply for membership prior to one's 18th birthday and sit with the elders for candidate examination (personal testimony and reasons for wishing to join), but must be 18 when being accepted (or denied, but I've not seen that occur) by the congregation during an AM service. Membership is required for those 18 and up to participate in "platform" ministries, like choir or programs on Jesus' nativity/passion, but under-18 children of regular attendees may be a part of such programs - are actually encouraged to do so, as participation leads to perseverence.
I definitely see pros to the denominational authority model.
How did you decide the magic number of 18?
terrpn
Active Member
There is no magic number, of course. Our pastor, who planted this church 38 years ago, undoubtedly sought the advice of experienced pastors before choosing that age.
Sounds like he used secular logic. (Copied U.S. voting age)
I think you brethren are missing the big picture, the question is does a member have to be a certain age to vote I said as long as they are a member an age requirement in our church wasn't required... There is a difference in being allowed to vote and voting... How many in that age requirement would?... Would a young one be concerned about a church building fund of $200,000?... In matters of the church isn't what affects the young members, would that be what they are interested in?... I don't feel in matters of a more as I shall use the term intimate nature young people would even be concerned or it would even be brought up among them... One brother on here was afraid of a young person making a spiritual decision?... Again would a young person be concerned in that?... They are growing in the faith, allow them too but don't say they can't vote... They probably wouldn't if they could and and how many in your church know they can... And if you told them would?... Brother Glen
Same as when the Consutution allows for it!
First, you might want to read the first chapter of Acts.
Second, you have proven Poe's Law to be true.
Marty