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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.

Functions

Why call the Elders? 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:
 
Not But
  • violent
  • quarrelsome
  • a love of money
  • a recent convert
  • overbearing
  • quick-tempered
  • given to drunkenness
  • one who pursues dishonest gain
  • self controlled
  • hospitable
  • able to teach
  • loves what is good
  • holds to the truth
  • manages family well
  • gentle
  • temperate
  • good repuration
  • above reproach
  • husband of one wife
  • disciplined

The elders will seek for and recognize the call of God on a believer for leadership. These individuals will be given the opportunity to minister in areas of progressive responsibility. As they  are proven in a ministry, they may be recommended to the membership for affirmation as elders.  Terms of appointment will be for two years.  Pastors are considered as elders.
 

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