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Elders What to look for

Elders What to look for. 1 Tim 3:1-7 Titus 1:6-9 Col 1:15-20. Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church. Col 1:15-20 He’s the SOURCE: V16: for through him [Christ], God created everything .... Everything was created through him and for him. He’s the SUSTAINER:

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Elders What to look for

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  1. EldersWhat to look for 1 Tim 3:1-7 Titus 1:6-9 Col 1:15-20

  2. Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church Col 1:15-20 • He’s the SOURCE: • V16: for through him [Christ], God created everything .... Everything was created through him and for him. • He’s the SUSTAINER: • V17: Christ holds all creation together. • He’s the RECONCILER: • V20: through him [Christ] God reconciled    everything to himself

  3. GROUP LEADERSHIP • Church Elders are always described as a group • One man doesn’t have all the gifts to effectively lead the Church • Group leadership best reflects how Jesus operates in relationship with His Father & the Holy Spirit

  4. Leadership Terms

  5. Elder Qualities 1Tim 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9 • Spiritually: • Not a recent convert • Not liable to fall • Able to teach others • Loyal to the truth of God’s Word • Willing to care • Proven spiritual standing • A servant attitude

  6. Elder Qualities 1Tim 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9 • Personally: • Integrity • Self discipline • Gentle • Not argumentative • Financially straight • Encouraging

  7. Elder Qualities 1Tim 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9 • Socially: • Hospitable • Faithful in marriage • Competent as a parent • Respected by non-Christians Church Eldership is not about getting things done but about getting someone grown

  8. Elders Values • Accountability: We value being held accountable to each other . • Confidentiality: We value the privacy of those we care for. • Openness, Honesty: We value being open & honest with each other. • Unity: We value being united as a group of elders.

  9. Elders Values • Diversity: We value the diversity of gifts in the eldership. work in their areas of strength • Development and Equipping: We value that we are all learners. We also recognize our function as equipper’s. • Servant Heart: We value servant leadership based on love. • Mentoring: We value the discipleship process.

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