experienced a miracle of healing or a miracle of resurrection. 14:23, 24 appointed elders: It is difficult to know whether these elders were appointed by Paul and Barnabas or by a vote of the people. However, the process outlined in 6:1–7 for selecting the seven men may provide a clue to the process used for selecting elders here. Both the assembly and the apostles were involved in the selection process. in every church: Here is a clear passage presenting a plurality of elders for leadership in each