Local Church Outline Preface Chapter 1: Introduction to Local Church Chapter 2: The New Testament Pattern Chapter 3: The Church Throughout the Ages Chapter 4: The Kingdom of God Chapter 5: The Church and the Churches Chapter 6: The Independent Church Chapter 7: Principles of Church Government Chapter 8: Plurality of Church Government Chapter 9: The Ministry of the Apostle Chapter 10: The Ministry of the Prophet Chapter 11: The Ministry of the Evangelist Chapter 12: The Ministry of the Pastor Chapter 13: The Ministry of the Teacher Chapter 14: Elders Chapter 15: Deacons Chapter 16: Church Discipline