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The Christian Church/Church of Christ is NOT a DenominationIt is very important to understand that the Christian Church/Church of Christ is NOT a denomination. That is, there is neither an individual nor a group (other than Christ Himself) outside of the local congregation that exercises authority over that congregation. Each Church is completely independent of all other churches.
There is no Biblical authority for such a denominational structure ruling over the Church that belongs to Christ. Each congregation is under the oversight the Elders, Bishops, Pastors, or Shepherds (all titles of the same position). Anyone who meets the qualifications found in I Timothy 3, and Titus 1, and desires the position, may become an Elder of the a congregation. This Elder, however, has no authority over any other congregation.
The Minister, Evangelist, or Preacher's (all titles of the same position) role is primarily that of a proclaimer of the Gospel to the lost, and to exhort and teach Christians the Word of God(II Timothy 4:2).
Each congregation is served by Deacons. Anyone who meets the qualifications found in I Timothy 3, and Titus 1, and desires the position may become a Deacon.
In addition to these specific positions, every Christian is expected to serve in whatever area he or she has been gifted in by the Lord (Romans 12:3-8).