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
		Barbecue sa, Bbq list	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

2	tb	Butter
6		Green onions; chopped finely
4		Cloves garlic; crushed
1		6 oz can tomato paste
3/4	c	Dark corn syrup
3/4	c	Coca-Cola
1/4	c	Cider vinegar
2	tb	Worcestershire sauce
1	tb	Tabasco sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt the butter in a small stainless steel or flameproof ceramic
saucepan set over low heat. Add the green onions and garlic and cook
for 2 to 3 minutes, until the green pieces of the green onion are
well wilted. Stir in the tomato paste, followed by the corn syrup,
Coca-Cola, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco or other hot
red pepper sauce.
Blend well and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 30
minutes or until pleasantly thick.
Source: Where There's Smoke, There's Flavor by Richard W. Langer
Posted to the BBQ List by Carey Starzinger on Sep 15, 1996.
Posted to bbq-digest by "Rory D. Remenak" <bozo@inforum.net> on Oct
16, 1999, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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