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Elder Qualifications/Ministries

Discussion in 'Pastoral Ministries' started by Dr. Bob, Jan 29, 2006.

  1. Dr. Bob

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    We have the lists in Timothy/Titus. Where ELSE in the NT does it describe the qulifications or actual/implied work of an elder?

    Am trying to compile a list of XYZ that a man must do/reach for the body to consider laying hands on him and ordaining.

    For example - one of the job descriptions of an elder is "pastor/teacher" in Eph 4. This implies "shepherding" a flock AND being fully "educated" so he can teach them all things (as in Great Commission).

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    Those qualifications point to active leadership which means he must be making disciples.

    Teaching is not just mouthing words but actively living them out.
     
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