Episode 30: Church Censures (with David Burke)

Episode #30 of our podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.

Today we discuss Church Censures. What does this topic even mean? What is the biblical view of church government? What's the difference between an elder, deacon, minister, pastor, bishop, etc.? How do these offices work practically in the discipline and discipleship of the church? Join us as we flesh these questions out with special guest, David Burke.

David Burke was previously a lecturer at Christ College and still lectures at the College as an adjunct member of staff. He has a lot of pastoral experience with church discipline and discipleship at both a local level and within the Presbyterian denomination and brings his experience to our discussion today.

In this first season of the podcast we will hone in on the topics of the Westminster Confession of Faith, using them as a springboard for discussing how these important theological issues impact the life and mission of the church.

Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com.

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Episode Hosts:

• Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)
• Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)
• Murray Smith
• David Burke

Producer:

• Nick Rabe

Episode Sponsor:

• Christ College, Sydney

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Episode 30 - Show Notes

Recommended Resources - 

• Westminster Confession of Faith (Free Online Link)
• Westminster Confession of Faith (Reformers Bookshop Link)
• How Jesus Runs the Church by Guy Prentiss Waters
• The Church of Christ by James Bannerman
• Calvin's Company of Pastors by Scott M. Manetsch (Amazon link)

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