Plural leadership is the norm for every church: “appoint elders in every city as I directed you.” “Elders” is plural and “in every town” is singular. It indicates multiple elders serving each church on Crete (1:5). Each reference to local church elders demonstrates plurality as the New Testament practice (see Acts 14:23; 15:22; 20:17 that show this same pattern of plurality). Paul’s reason for plurality within even small congregations makes sense. It provides accountability, support, and encouragement, increased wisdom, and diversity of gifts to increase ministry effectiveness.

Phil Newton

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Mexican	Chili	12	Servings

INGREDIENTS

6	lb	Beef brisket,coarse grind
4	tb	Red chile,hot,ground
1	tb	Red chile,mild,ground
1/2	tb	Chile caribe
1	ts	Cayenne pepper
2	tb	Oregano,dried,pref, Mexican
8		Garlic cloves,crushed
4		Bay leaves
1	ts	Gumbo file(ground sassafras)
3	tb	Cumin,ground
3	tb	Woodruff or
2	oz	Chocolate,unsweetened
1	ts	Paprika
1	tb	Salt
1/3	c	Bacon drippings
2	tb	Lemon juice
2	tb	Lime juice
1	tb	Dijon mustard
2	tb	Corn flour(masa harina)
4	cn	Beer(12oz ea)
1	tb	Worcestershire sauce
1	tb	Sugar
1	tb	Chicken fat(opt)
		Hot pepper sauce,liquid(opt)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the beef with the ground chile, caribe, cayenne pepper, oregano,
garlic, bay leaves, gumbo file, cumin, woodruff(if used), paprika, and
salt.~ 2. Heat the bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
Add the meat-and-spice mixture to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork
and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.~ 3. Stir
in the remaining ingredients(including the chocolate, if used, and the
optional chicken fat and liquid hot pepper sauce). Bring to a boil, then
lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours. Taste and adjust
seasonings.~ 4. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 hours longer, adding more beer or
water and stirring as needed. Skim off fat before serving.~

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