Mark
true/false: Elders are forced to serve.
false
true/false: One of the qualifications of an elder is to desire to be one.
true
true/false: Once you agree to be an elder, you must serve for the rest of your life.
false
true/false: Elders are responsible for what is taught inside the church.
true
Elders lead by their _____, not just their words.
example
Elders watch over the church like a _____.
flock
Church leadership is not about power or _____.
money
Name 2 ways we can support our elders.
pray for them, encourage them, follow their example, etc
In 1 Peter 5:1-4, elders are told to ____ the flock of God
shepherd
An elder should have a willing ____ when it comes to serving over their church.
heart
God wants elders motivated by ____.
love
Name one other elder besides the ones listed above.
Larry and Roger
Christ is the Chief ____.
Who in the Bible is mentioned being an elder?
Peter, Paul, James
In scripture, the elders and the church are referred to as ____ and _____.
shepherd and flock/sheep
Leadership is influence, not _____.
control
What are at least 3 words that describe "shepherd" in reference to elders?
teaching, guiding, encouraging, protecting
What are 2 responsibilities of elders?
leading the church, protecting the church, seeking the lost, etc
The word parakaleo means ______.
exhort, encourage, urge, comfort; coming alongside someone to offer support
Why are elders necessary?
To provide spiritual leadership, nurture the congregation, to oversee the church