Christ governs His church through the office bearers. How do we know this? Based on Article 30 of the Belgic Confession this article explains different approaches to church government, the role of elders and differences between the elders and deacons. It also explains the danger of hierarchy and independentism. 

How should the church be governed? From the Belgic Confession, Article 30 this article examines three types of church government: Roman Catholic Church government, Lutheran church government, and Reformed church government or Presbyterian church government.

This article is about Article 30 of the Belgic Confession and the government of the church. Included is a discussion on reasons for church government.