1. { Biblical Eldership: Part 2 A growing flock needs more shepherds.

2. 28 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. 29 For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. Colossians 1:28-29

3. 2 Timothy 2:2 2 Timothy 2:2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Titus 1:5 Titus 1:5 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— Elders are to be trained & appointed.

4. 1 Timothy 3:1-7 1 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil. Elders are to be qualified.

5.   How exactly is the elder team structured?   How do they divide duties of shepherding?   How is it determined which elders if any are compensated?   How many elders should there be? Questions not addressed in Scripture

6. Guiding question must be ”What is wise and what will further a Great Commission Vision of Matthew 28:18-19 and Acts 1:8?”   Discipleship. Col. 1:28-29 and Eph. 4:11-13   Leadership Development for some. 2 Tim. 2:2 When Scripture is silent on structure:

7. Elder Team 6 elders 373 People Grace Community Church 2001

8. Elder Team 5 elders Grace Community Church 2012 1200 People Preaching House Churches TeachingWomen’sMen’s YouthMusicChildren Local Outreach Missions Counseling Downtown Church Facilities Church Discipline Business Admin.

9. Elder Team 5 elders 1200 People Grace Community Church 2012 Preachi ng House Church es Teachi ng Wome n’s Men’s YouthMusic Childre n Local Outrea ch Missio ns Counse ling Downt own Church Faciliti es Church Discipli ne Busines s Admin. Growth requires adaptation in leadership: Acts 6, 2 Timothy 2:2, Titus 1:5, Acts 14:21- 23 Failure to Adapt will lead to: Poor communication Greater emphasis on management to the neglect of: o Prayer o Word o Mission

10. Elder Team 20 elders? 1200 People Grace Community Church 2013 and Beyond? Preachin g House Churches TeachingWomen’sMen’s YouthMusicChildren Local Outreach Missions Counseli ng Downto wn Church Facilities Church Disciplin e Business Admin. Additional leaders are needed. Ecclesiastes 10:10 10 If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.

11. Elder Team 20 elders Vision Oversight HCCDTCFOTBCC Vision Oversight Team (Executive Elders) Selected from existing elders. Accountable to entire elder team. Focus on general vision and well being of Grace Community Church Will give leadership and vision to specialized teams of elders. 1.Downtown Oversight Team 2.Biblical Counseling Center Oversight Team 3.House Church Oversight Team 4.Financial Oversight Team 5.Other???

12. Titus 1:5 Titus 1:5 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—   Constitutional changes online this week.   Online Forum to post questions (FAQ)   The City   www.graceb3.org www.graceb3.org   Meeting November 18 th after each service.