March 24, 2010
Interview with Jerry Harris and Rodney Roberts
Jerry Harris and Rodney Roberts discuss how The Crossing’s pastor and elders pursue unity, shared vision, prayer, and trust while leading a fast-growing multisite church.
Articles for tag: Eldership
January 3, 2010
Local Church Membership”“Who Needs It?
John Castelein explores local church membership through a candid conversation between elders and seminary students about commitment, accountability, authority, baptism, and belonging.
November 15, 2009
Growing Leaders in a Young Church: Interior and Exterior
Steve Cuss reflects on the interior life and exterior structure needed for healthy church leadership, from spiritual disciplines and dethroning idols to developing servant-hearted leaders.
November 15, 2009
Growing Leaders in a Young Church: Infancy to Eldership
Dave Smith reflects on planting CrossWay Christian Church and explains why patient leadership development, outside accountability, and proven servant character were essential to the church’s health.
October 25, 2009
We Lead by Serving: A Band of Servants
Darryl Bolen reflects on 36 years of serving with elders, showing how encouragement, prayer, shared purpose, and team leadership strengthen both ministers and the church.
October 25, 2009
We Lead by Serving: Called to Be Shepherds, Not Cowboys
Ronald G. Cook contrasts cowboy-style leadership with the shepherding call of elders, showing how Jesus modeled servant leadership through mercy, trust, accountability, and restored purpose.
Interview with John Caldwell
John Caldwell reflects on 35 years at Kingsway Christian Church, sharing lessons on long-term ministry, spiritual disciplines, elders, succession planning, and faithful perseverance.
February 8, 2009
Why I No Longer Dread Elder Meetings
Randy Nation explains how Policy Governance helped Woodford Community Christian Church clarify elder responsibilities, empower staff leadership, and refocus the eldership on shepherding the congregation.
December 23, 2008
A Picture of the Elders in Our Churches, Part Two
Readers responding to Christian Standard’s Year of the Elder survey highlighted ongoing needs for elders, including conflict management, stronger shepherding, and more intentional training.
December 14, 2008
Wanted: Good Men for a Fine Work (Part 1)
Eric Stevens explains why eldership is a “fine work” and why Paul’s qualifications describe spiritually mature leaders whose character is evident in personal and family life.
November 9, 2008
Scholars in the Church A Practical Response
Brian Jones reflects on an early ministry internship and explains why local church leaders need both practical effectiveness and serious theological depth.
November 2, 2008
The Knife Wasn’t Even Sharp (A Parable for Elders)
Robert Kitchen encourages elders to focus on shepherding, mentoring, and teaching while equipping volunteers with clear expectations, useful tools, and meaningful opportunities for service.
October 19, 2008
Three Resources on Elders and the Local Church
Casey Tygrett reviews three books on eldership and church leadership, weighing their strengths, weaknesses, and usefulness for elders seeking biblical accountability and practical direction.
September 28, 2008
A Man with Faithful Eyes
Chuck Sackett explores how one congregation evaluated elder candidates with past marital and sexual failures through biblical study, careful process, repentance, and demonstrated faithfulness.
September 24, 2008
A Simple Survey by, for, and About Elders
Mark A. Taylor invites readers to complete a survey about elders in their congregations ahead of his workshop at the Indianapolis Congress of Elders.
August 24, 2008
Elders, Leadership, and Women
Steve Edgington explains how Anaheim First Christian Church studied Scripture, rethought leadership, and invited women into meaningful servant-leadership while navigating questions about elders and ministry.
August 15, 2008
Interview with Dale Newberry
Dale Newberry discusses church elders, shepherding, staff leadership, prayer, and the careful process Ten Mile Christian Church uses to identify and develop qualified elders.
August 10, 2008
Where the Administrative Buck Stops
LeRoy Lawson explains how elders and senior ministers can work together by understanding whether a church board is policy-focused or operational—and whether its minister is a leader or follower.
June 22, 2008
Lord, Help, I Am Hearing Voices!
Terry O'Casey reflects on elders, their wives, and the difference between controlling influence and godly counsel that helps church leaders serve with wisdom.
June 22, 2008
Who Am I?
Chuck Sackett reflects on pastor titles, preaching ministry, eldership, and the tension between professional labels and the actual work of serving a congregation.
