The first century church we read about in the New Testament had a structure of independent local congregations led by men in the capacity of elders and deacons. The qualifications for these leadership roles can be found in 1 Timothy chapter 3 and in Titus chapter 1.
The elders (also translated bishops) of a congregation are the shepherds and overseers over the members in the congregation to lead and to care for those in the flock of God.
Deacons work under the authority of the elders, to facilitate and lead specific ministries or works of the congregation.
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