chapter 2 the elder's call and qualifications part 2
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ELDERS TRAINING SEMINARBased on theElders Handbook
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The Elders Call and
QualificationChapter 2 Part 2
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Committed to Christ
Spirituality must have a privatedimension before it can have a
public influence. You dare not
expect to lead further than youhave been led.
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1. Total commitment
To give others what you yourself do not have is
an impossible and frustrating task.
Real power springs from spirituality that comes
from a personal encounter with Christ.
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2. Daily commitment
Commitment, deep spirituality, and strong moral
character are necessary attributes of Christianleadership, but they do not come naturally.
As a Christian leader, you cannot hope to have
the power to lead your people in Gods way unless
you make a commitment to daily devotions.
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3. Time commitment
No commitment is total unless it includes a
commitment of time. If you are not able to spend
two to four hours a week doing the work of an
elder, you probably should decline the position.
You must not let church work cause you to neglect
your family and other responsibilities.
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Support church doctrine
Maintain strong family relationships
Be sexually pure. Being in love with your spouse,
aware of your vulnerability, cautious of
counseling the opposite sex, especially on
intimate matters, and being spiritually strong.
Example to members
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Overcome racial prejudice
Be an exemplary giver
Admit your mistakes
Elders are expected to have exemplary character. But
remember, God asks nothing of you that He is not
willing and able to empower you to do.
Example to members
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Elders must love people
Keep the church unity
Ability to work with church members
Follow your leaders
Be an enabler of members
Leader of members
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Purpose of ordination
It was an acknowledged form of designation to
an appointed office and a recognition of onesauthority in that office. The Acts of the Apostles, 162
Ordination
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Three categories of ordained officers:
1. The gospel minister:
Called to preach, teach, administer the ordinances, andprovide pastoral care for church members.
2. The elders:Called to lead and minister to local congregations, performing
pastoral functions as well.
3. The deacons:Called to care for the physical needs of the church and its
members.
Ordination:
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Ordination is a public recognition of:
Gods call of the individual to this specific ministry.
Gods enabling the person for this ministry by
providing the spiritual gifts needed.
The congregations recognition and approval of
Gods call and an expression of its willingness to
follow the individuals leadership.
What is Ordination?
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It includes a call by God and election by a local
church.
The church teaches that elders should be a personof experience and chosen wisely.
The Church Manual suggests that ordination
should occur soon after elders are elected.
Prerequisites to Ordination
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The ordination service:
Performed by an ordained minister.
Ordained ministers and elders in the
congregation may assist.
Prepare a good ceremony
The ceremony of ordination
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Ordination is meant to be permanent:
Elders are recognized for their entire life.
Recognized when:
Elected in the same position either in the same or
another church.
Elected as Deacon.
Authority granted
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Authority of the Elder:
May officiate at the communion service. May leadout in a funeral service.
May request the conference/mission to arrange for
the rite of baptism.
Authority granted
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Elders may not:
Perform a marriage service.
Loss of ordination:
By apostasy or improper behavior.
Authority granted
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They function as elders as long as the church
elects them to the office.
Only the local church can elect elders.
Conferences/missions cannot.
Normally, the local church pastor ordains them.
Limited Authority
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They are to be ordained in the presence ofthe local congregation they will serve.
Their ordination authorizes them to serveonly in the church that elects them.
Limited Authority
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They may serve in more than one churchif other churches elect them.
The authority of elders is limited by their
obligation to their pastor, church board, and
the church business meeting.
Limited Authority
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