A look at the specific words the Bible uses for elders, before looking at the Biblical principles we're given for electing them | Isaiah 9:6 | Acts 14:23
The Qualifications of Elders (2)
God is creating a new humanity who aren't driven by sex, alcohol, power or money | 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 2 Timothy 2:24-26 | Titus 1:5-9
The Qualifications of Elders (1)
A man's home life is the entrance exam for eldership | 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9
The Responsibilities of Elders
How elders are called to follow in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd
Why only Men?
The Church of Scotland allowed female elders in 1966. Why don’t we? | 1 Timothy 2:12-15
Why Elders?
Why should we have elders?
Because Jesus as King requires us to
Because Jesus as King rules through them
Because Jesus as King has given them for the sake of the faith of God’s elect
Pray for Elders!
Pray for men who've experienced God's work in their own lives pray for men who are ready to suffer, pray for men who recognise that it's God's flock, pray for men who care for the sheep the way Jesus did, and pray for men who have their eyes on the prize | 1 Peter 5:1-4