Three Greek words refer to the office of an elder.  The word for “elder” is presbyteros.  It denotes an older man who has accumulated some wisdom and experience.  Then there is the word for pastor which is poimēn.  This word points to the care elders give to the flock as shepherds.  Finally, there is the […]

I was recently told by an elder (not at the congregation where I preach) that he felt like some of the members where he was located did not have the appropriate respect for the eldership.  An issue arose that caused a few members to question the authority of the elders.  They did not like the […]

I have been preaching the gospel for nearly forty years.  For most of that time, I have been privileged to serve under four different elderships.  I served a congregation for five years that did not have elders, and it was the only time that I had trouble with a local church.  From that experience, I […]