Church Leadership

Elders

The duties of the Elders shall be to equip all believers in the assembly for proper function so that the whole flock may be built up toward Christ-likeness and unity (Eph. 4:11-16). 

They shall shepherd and manage the people by:

• Meeting their spiritual needs

• Making them feel secure and restful

• Caring for their spiritual thirst

• Building them up when they fail and are discouraged

• Leading them into the will of God

• Staying beside them in times of difficulty and danger

• Lovingly disciplining them when they go astray

• Providing spiritual food

• Providing healing for their hurts and wounds     

Deacons

The Elders shall be assisted by Deacons in the specific ministries of the church. These positions of service in the body are designed to relieve Elders from any duties that would interfere with their primary involvement in the Word and prayer. Every Deacon is to be involved in conducting a specific area of service in the church, under the direction of the Lord and the supervision of the Elders.

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