Part IV

“For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:” Titus 1:5Titus 1:5

Qualified EldersQualified Elders

Qualified DeaconsQualified Deacons

Part I

Part II

Qualifications of EldersQualifications of Elders

• 1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1

• Must possess these qualities

• Does not mean he is perfect

Part III

Responsibilities of EldersResponsibilities of Elders

To To ThemselvesThemselves

To To The ChurchThe Church

Duties to The ChurchDuties to The Church

ElderElder - efficient decision makers

BishopsBishops-effective administrators

PastorPastor - they will Shepherd the flock

Part IV

Responsibilities of the ChurchResponsibilities of the Church

To the EldersTo the Elders

1 Thes.5:12-13

12.And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13. And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

“urge” = NKJV

request, desire, intreat, pray

Brethren

1 Thes. 5:12-131 Thes. 5:12-13“beseech”

“recognize” = NKJV

Honor, love, respect

1 Thes. 5:12-131 Thes. 5:12-13“know them”

AntonymAntonym = forget, disregard,ignore

Work in behalf of the souls

Labour of Love

1 Thes. 5:12-131 Thes. 5:12-13“labour among you”

“Over you in the Lord”

Overseers of the flock

Elders are to instruct

Teach us the right way

Admonish means to warn, caution

1 Thes. 5:12-131 Thes. 5:12-13“admonish you”

Appreciate, honor

Because of their work

1 Thes. 5:12-131 Thes. 5:12-13“Esteem them very highly”

Should not constantly criticizeShould not constantly criticize

Elders/congregations

Harmony - Serenity

Heb. 12:14

God’s design produces peace !!!

1 Thes. 5:12-131 Thes. 5:12-13“Be at peace...”

1 Thes.5:12-13

12.And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13. And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

Heb. 13:17

“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”

Heb. 13:17Heb. 13:17

Elders have authorityThey cannot lead if we will not followDecisions in realm of judgment

“Obey Them”

Heb. 13:17Heb. 13:17

If we feel they erred in judgment.If they sinIf they sin... ““Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.” ” 1 Tim 5:19-201 Tim 5:19-20

“Obey Them”

Heb. 13:17Heb. 13:17

It is for our goodPrompted by loveThey watch for your souls“with joy not with grief”

“Submit yourselves”

Heb. 13:17

“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”

Heb. 13:7

“Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.”

Heb. 13:7Heb. 13:7

Recognize them

Spoken unto you the word of God

Elders want everyone to obey

“Remember them”

Heb. 13:7Heb. 13:7

Elders show us the way to live

IMITATION

“whose faith follow”

““Be ye followers of me, even asBe ye followers of me, even asI also am of Christ.”I also am of Christ.” 1 Cor.11:1

Participate in work ProgramParticipate in work Program

EncourageEncourage - hold up hands

Call for themCall for them when in need

James 5:14

Do’s and Don’ts about EldersDo’s and Don’ts about Elders

Be a murmurer

Gossip about the elders

Receive accusations

Try to undermine the plans

Don’tDon’t

Do’s and Don’ts about EldersDo’s and Don’ts about Elders

Honor, love and respect

Look for good points

Praise

Cooperate with them

Pray for the elders

DoDo

Part IV

Responsibilities of the ChurchResponsibilities of the Church

To the EldersTo the Elders

Part V

Questions AnsweredQuestions Answered