OUR GOVERNMENT
The Orchard's government is described in the New Testament. The pastor is the leader and is a permanent, local figure. He is not removed from the church by a board. He stays through good times and bad, guiding his plan through its 30-40 year lifespan. The pastor appoints elders who meet the biblical qualifications of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 2. The pastor believes in, and submits to, the counsel of the elders.
The Orchard is not a part of a denomination, although we are vitally (and more importantly) linked to other churches by shared goals. We are a legally incorporated organization, having a board consisting of a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Our financial support comes solely from the tithes and offerings of the people.
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