Elders of the Church

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Elders of the Church

The Elder in the church

"Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood," (Acts 20:28).

The elder is a leader in the Christian church. It is a divinely appointed office that is held by individuals who who strive to fulfill the duties of the Elders.

1. Take Heed (Acts 28, 29)

    1. To encourage and care for the members of the church
    2. To be open to the leading of the holy Spirit
2. Give to those in need (Acts 20:35)

3. Be an example (1 Peter 4:3)

4. Call on the sick (James 5:14)

5. Teach and seek to be taught (Titus 1:9)

6. Exercise Faithfulness (2 Timothy 2:2)

The elder should not be in office if he is unable to fulfill the requirements of the office, and he should not be chosen because he is a popular figure in the local church.

Being an elder is a high calling, and there are thousands of very godly men in many churches and who seek God and serve Him as best as they can. But, it is also true that many should not be elders who are in that position. Women should not be elders. Men with unbelieving children living with them should not be elders. And, elders should be able to teach correct doctrine and refute error.