1. Part IV Titus 1:5 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 1:5

2. Qualified Elders Qualified Deacons Part I

3. Part II Qualifications of Elders 1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1 Must possess these qualities Does not mean he is perfect

4. Part III Responsibilities of Elders ToThemselvesTo The Church

5. Duties to The Church Elder Elder - efficient decision makers Bishops Bishops-effective administrators Pastor Pastor- they will Shepherd the flock

6. Part IV Responsibilities of the Church To the Elders

7. 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.

8. urge = NKJV request, desire, intreat, pray Brethren 1 Thes. 5:12-13 beseech

9. recognize = NKJV Honor, love, respect 1 Thes. 5:12-13 know them Antonym Antonym = forget, disregard, ignore

10. Work in behalf of the souls Labour of Love 1 Thes. 5:12-13 labour among you Over you in the Lord Overseers of the flock

11. Elders are to instruct Teach us the right way Admonish means to warn, caution 1 Thes. 5:12-13 admonish you

12. Appreciate, honor Because of their work 1 Thes. 5:12-13 Esteem them very highly Should not constantly criticize

13. Elders/congregations Harmony - Serenity Heb. 12:14 Gods design produces peace !!! 1 Thes. 5:12-13 Be at peace...

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. Heb. 13:17 Elders have authority They cannot lead if we will not follow Decisions in realm of judgment Obey Them

17. Heb. 13:17 If we feel they erred in judgment. If they sin 1 Tim 5:19-20 If 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 5:19-20 Obey Them

18. Heb. 13:17 It is for our good Prompted by love They watch for your souls with joy not with grief Submit yourselves

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. Heb. 13:7 Recognize them Spoken unto you the word of God Elders want everyone to obey Remember them

22. Heb. 13:7 Elders show us the way to live IMITATION whose faith follow Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. I also am of Christ. 1 Cor.11:1

23. Participate in work Program Encourage Encourage - hold up hands Call for them Call for them when in need James 5:14

24. Dos and Donts about Elders Be a murmurer Gossip about the elders Receive accusations Try to undermine the plans Dont

25. Dos and Donts about Elders Honor, love and respect Look for good points Praise Cooperate with them Pray for the elders Do

26. Part IV Responsibilities of the Church To the Elders

27. Part V Questions Answered