apostolic authority

What are the different terms used in the New Testament for leaders of early churches and what were their specific roles within the community of believers? What responsibilities were assigned to apostles in the early Christian churches, and how did their role differ from that of elders and other church leaders mentioned in the text? How were the episcopes (bishops) perceived in the context of the leadership ecclesial in the New Testamentand how their surveillance role differed In the New Testament, several terms are used to refer to leaders of early churches. These leaders had the responsibility to guide, teach, protect and care for the community of believers. Here are some of...