Biblical Eldership

Biblical Eldership Defined

a. Pastoral Leadership

b. Shared Leadership

c. Male Leadership 

d. Qualified Leadership

e. Servant Leadership

"According to the New Testament, elders lead the church, teach and preach the Word, protect the church from false teachers, exhort and admonish the saints in sound doctrine, visit the sick and pray, and judge doctrinal issues."

"One reason there are so few shepherd elders or good church elderships is that, generally speaking, men are spiritually lazy. That is a major reason why most churches never establish a biblical eldership. Men are more than willing to let someone else fulfill their spiritual responsibilities, whether it be their wives, the clergy, or church professionals." ~ Alexander Strauch

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