Joel Higson: Spiritual leaders for God's church - Qualified 

1. A man that's trusted

2. A man that's tested

Peter Walkingshaw: Spiritual leaders for God's church - Responsible 

1. How are spiritual leaders identified? 

2. How do Elders and Congregations function? 

-authority of council 

-authority of command

3. Who holds the Elders accountable? 

4. How do Elders relate to deacons? 

Acts 6:1-7

Peter Walkingshaw: Spiritual leaders for God's church - Commissioned 

1. Jesus - the chief shepherd appoints "under shepherds" (elders or overseers) 

2. Four jobs of the elder, 

- Elders guard the flock

- Elders feed the flock 

- Elders live with the flock 

- Elders God and His gospel