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Elders are STEWARDS of God’s church
This is the Lord’s church.
This congregation has been entrusted to our care.
As leaders, we are accountable to God and to the congregation.
See Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5-9
Our leadership is defined by the following functions:
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SHEPHERDING
We provide pastoral care for the church.
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SERVING
We are servant-leaders like Jesus.
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TEACHING
We instruct according to sound doctrine.
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Scripture defines a shepherd as:
-Faithful
-Caring
-Unifying
-Prayerful
-Responsive
-Approachable
-Trustworthy
-Humble |
Scripture defines a servant as:
-Willing
-Prayerful
-Eager
-Humble
-Non-authoritarian |
Scripture defines a teacher as:
-Mature
-Faithful
-Blameless
-Prayerful
-Courageous
-Humble
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*We will invest time and energy to know people
well and be involved in their lives.
*We will strive to be aware of the needs and
concerns of people at all times and especially
during crises.
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*We will put the needs and
concerns of other people before
our own.
*We will be willing to bothboth lead and follow in ministry.
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*We will provide an example of integrity and faith for people inside and outside the church.
*We will help people discover their spiritual gifts and equip and empower them for service.
*We will be humble enough to learn from others.
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| See Acts 11:29-30; 15; 20:17-35; Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 5:17-20; Titus 1:5-9; James 5:14; 1 Peter 5:1-5 |
See Acts 20:17-35; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 5:17-20; Titus 1:5-9; James 5:14; 1 Peter 5:1-5 |
See Acts 15; 20:17-35; Ephesians 4:11-13;
1 Timothy 3:1-7; 4:14; Titus 1:5-9; James 5:14 |
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