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The Chief Shepherd

Although the church has many undershepherds—pastors and elders—the church has but one Chief Shepherd to whom all are accountable, the Lord Jesus Christ. In this message, Dr. Derek Thomas considers how Christ is the head of the church and how church government is related to His authority.

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Derek Thomas

J.D. Bridges is vice president of global outreach. J.D. joined Ligonier in 2014, and he seeks to inform as many people as possible about the ministry and distribute its vast number of resources around the world through strategic partnerships and trade channels. He previously served as vice president of operations and finance at Spread Truth Ministries in Bloomington, Ill., where he co-edited The Story ESV Bible. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering management from Missouri University of Science and Technology.

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