PPT-Part 1 “Biblical Example and Qualifications of Elders”

Part 2 Elders Responsibilities and our Responsibility to the Elders WE MUST DO THIS SCRIPTURALLY Paul preached in the synagogues Going first to the Jews Then to the Gentiles . Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning. I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.. 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,.  . September 2014. Reforms to . GCSE, AS and A level qualifications . Changes are being made to GCSE, AS and A level qualifications.. These changes will come into force over the next few years:. September 2015 –teaching begins for first tranche of new GCSEs and reformed A levels . A growing flock needs . more. shepherds. .. What if the Word says it matters?. Would we hold that same standard to our government?. Structure can enhance or hinder the Great Commission.. Objection: Structure doesn’t matter. Just preach the Word.. Three Terms For “Elder”. Greek:. Presbuteros. Episkopos. Poimen. Latin:. Presbyter. Bishop. Pastor. English:. Elder. Overseer. Shepherd. These terms are used interchangeably to refer to one office.. Bologna Board. Chişin. ă. u, January 18, 2016. Sjur Bergan, Council of Europe. Two (later three) tier degree structure (1999, 2003). Role of the first degree in the labor market (1999). Recognition (1998 and later). The Purpose of the Church. Edification . of the body in love . Eph. 4:15-16. Spiritual maturity . of all members . v.13-14. Godly behavior . of all members . T. itus 2:11-13. Good deeds . by all members to others . Alan Jones. Professional Development Executive. May 2015. 2. Qualifications reform. . . May 2015. An HE admissions perspective . 3. New A levels – England, Wales, NI. New . Highers. - Scotland. Decoupled AS - England. Titus 1:5-9. ESV. This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you. . If anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instructions in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.. . of Elders in the URC. Aim of the Elder’s Meeting. “......... shall exercise oversight of the spiritual life of the church. .”. The Role of the Elders Meeting in the URC. Foster concern in the congregation for witness, service, evangelism, education, ecumenical action. 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”. Listed in I Tim. 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. There are 16 positive . . and . 8 negative qualifications. To begin with, notice all these qualifications and . You will see that all Christians are to have most. 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)