1. Own God’s ministry, in evangelists, pastors, and teachers raised up by God, and approving
themselves as such. (Eph. 4; 1 Tim 4:14-16).

2. Own the God given guides in the local assemblies who seek to bear oversight. (1 Thess. 5:12, 14;
Heb. 13:7,17,24). (Compare 1 Cor. 16:15-18).