Elders
Purpose
The purpose of the Elders is to provide spiritual and administrative leadership to NCC. We understand a leader to be a person with God-given capacity and a God-given responsibility who is influencing a specific group of God's people toward God's specific purposes for that group.
Function
- General supervision and spiritual care of the church
- Administrative leadership
- Set goals and strategies in line with purpose of NCC
- Yearly evaluation of Staff
- Pray: listen and talk with God
Why call the Elders?
- When sick so they can anoint with oil and pray (see James 5)
- When physical, spiritual or emotional needs require more support
- When conflict arises between persons in the body and cannot be resolved by the individuals
- Discuss and pray regarding God's direction for those considering going into full-time Christian work
Participation
An elder must be a member of NCC and adhere to the Confession of Faith. The requirements as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 5:1-9 form the basis for elder qualifications. Summarized they are:
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But |
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violent
- quarrelsome
- a love of money
- a recent convert
- overbearing
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quick-tempered
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given to drunkenness
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one who pursues dishonest gain
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- self controlled
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hospitable
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able to teach
- loves what is good
- holds to the truth
- manages family well
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gentle
- temperate
- good repuration
- above reproach
- husband of one wife
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disciplined
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