PPT-The Work Of Elders

1 Timothy 31 This is a faithful saying If a man desires the position of a bishop he desires a good work The Work Of Elders 1 Timothy 31 This is a faithful saying If a man desires the position of a bishop he desires a . . (Acts 20:28) . "Therefore take heed to yourselves and to 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.. Session 1: Do We Really Need Elders?. Without Leadership The People Are Confused!!. Terms/Definitions. Elders, Pastors, Bishops = same function. Presbyter. = elder. Poimenas. = shepherd, pastor. Episkopos. Sinapi. . Seed . Church. Family Message, . 07/25/2010. 1 Ti 5:1-2, NLT. 1. . Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger men as you would to your own brothers. . SESSION ONE: Pastoral leadership. What is a “pastor”?. Ephesians 4.11 – they are one of the offices God has given to the CHURCH to equip saints to do the works of ministry and to build the body of Christ. 1 Peter 5:1-4. 1 Peter 5:1-4 . Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as . your. fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed,.  . L. iving. . Creatures. Christian . Hjortland. The 24 Elders. Revelation 4. White raiment – John 20:11, 12, Acts 1:10). Job 38:4-7. . Stars (Rev 12:3-5, 9). Job 1:6-7, 2:1. “The Scriptures declare that upon one occasion, when . This. . story. is a . perfect. . example. . that. . literature. is . open. . to. . many. . interpretations. Just. . before. . leaving. Oxford . Laura. has a . discussion. . with. a . friend. 241. Dr. Rick . Griffith • . Singapore Bible . College • BibleStudyDownloads.org. Key Word. Conduct. Titus. 241. Key Verse. “This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone” (Titus 3:8).. And Their Qualifications. 1.. How is a congregation to know if a man desires the office of an elder?. Talk to him!. Talk to him!. Ask him!. Talk to him!. Ask him!. Encourage him!. 2.. Can a Christian introduce his own considerations in the selection and if so, how can we know they are appropriate?. 3:2. Qualities vs Qualifications. What’s the difference?. Quality seems to be the essence of the person. “characteristic element” – Webster. Qualification seems to be the skill or ability. “skill; ability; that which fits one for the job”. what?. What Work Does an Elder Do?. Involved in caring for the church – Ac 11:29, 30. Involved in settling disputes – Ac 15. Shepherding the church – Ac 20:28-32. Pay attention to themselves - 28. The New Testament Church The Eldership The Office Uses of the word “ Elder .” Originally the authority seems naturally invested who by virtue of greater age and consequently, experience, were best suited to govern. Later the idea of age became merged in that of dignity and experience. Listening to Our Elders: Telling a Story through Your Data Collette Adamsen, MPA Turtle Mountain Chippewa & Cole Ward, MA Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate National Resource Center on Native American Aging (UND) Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, Nobel Peace Laureate and Honorary Elder ; a veteran anti - apartheid activist and peace campaigner widely regarded as ‘South Africa’s moral conscience’.  Fo