Elders
Elders are to lead and oversee the church, but they are to do so in such a way that cares for, serves and shepherds the church. They are to lead in a way that protects and preserves unity of the church.
Jesse Tunnell
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Dane cokenour
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Mike wiley
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chris martin
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Scripture Precedent for Elders
Acts 11:30
Acts 14:21-23
Acts 15:2,4,6,22,23
Acts 20:17
Acts 21:18
Biblical Qualifications of an Elder
1 Timothy 3:1-7
Above reproach
Husband of one wife
Self-controlled
Sensible
Respectable
Hospitable
Able to teach
Not an excessive drinker
Gentle
Not quarrelsome
Not greedy
Manage his household competently
Not a new convert
Good reputation
Titus 1:5-9
Blameless
Husband of one wife
Faithful children
Not arrogant
Not hot-tempered
Not an excessive drinker
Not a bully
Not greedy
Hospitable
Loves what is good
Sensible
Righteous
Holy
Self-Controlled
Holds to faithful message
Encourage with sound teaching
Refute falsehoods
