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
Eggs, Grains, Dairy, Vegetables		Breakfast, Eggs	6	servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Cooked Long-Grain Brown Rice
3/4	c	Mozzarella Cheese; Part Skim Milk, Shredded
1	ts	Dried Dill
1	lg	Egg; Lightly Beaten
		Vegetable Cooking Spray
14	oz	Artichoke Hearts; Quartered
3/4	c	Skim Milk
1/4	c	Thinly Sliced Green Onions
2	ts	Dijon Mustard
1/4	ts	White Pepper
2	lg	Eggs; Lightly Beaten

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the rice, 1/4 cup cheese, dill, and 1 egg in a small bowl,
and stir well. Press the mixture into a 9 inch pie plate coated with
cooking spray. Bake at 350? for 5 minutes; set aside. Arrange the
artichokes in the rice shell; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Combine
milk and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Pour over
cheese. Bake at 350? for 50 minutes or until set. Let stand for 5
minutes; serve warm.
Recipe by: Cooking Light
Posted to EAT-LF Digest by "Sherilyn" <sherilyn70@columbus.rr.com> on
Aug 31, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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