Watch the video and work through the content for “Commitment #11” in your Strong Church Workbook. (You can use this link to share the video with your elders/leaders: https://vimeo.com/583377161/b6db594b5c)  Submit your responses through this Google Form in preparation for your coaching call. Let your coach know if you have any questions or concerns.

The Scriptures teach that the church is to be led by a plurality of qualified male elders who lead the church by example and in humble service. Qualification involves examining the character, teaching competency, and capacity of a man (I Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6-9). Once qualified elders are in place, they must guard doctrine (Titus 1:9) and work hard at teaching, modeling, shepherding, and admonishing the church (Acts 20:28b, I Thessalonians 5, I Corinthians 4:14, I Timothy 5:17). At times, elders are required to administer church discipline with believers who are “resolved to remain unrepentant” (Matthew 18, I Timothy 5:19-25) and protect unity. They are also called on to pray for the sick (James 5:14). Churches that are able to contend for the scriptural parameters of eldership and contextualize for the practical issues that arise in a given context will effectively lead their church to greater fruitfulness.