The Biblical Role of Elders for Today's Church

New Testament Leadership Principles for Equipping Elders

By: Larry Kreider, Ron Myer, Steve Prokopchak, Brian Sauder

Narrated by: Larry Kreider, Ron Myer, Steve Prokopchak, Brian Sauder

Discover how every member of the body of Christ is affected and empowered for ministry when elders give healthy oversight to the church. This biblical model communicates the family character of the church as teams of servant-leaders equip, protect, and love the local church.

Complete with evaluation questionnaires, sabbatical guidelines, sample church by-laws, keys to developing a vision statement, biblical steps to make godly decisions, maintaining a leader’s health, and much more. Team based leadership in the local church is essential for unity, vision, and building a healthy, life-giving church.

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Critic reviews

"This book serves this need like no other book available right now. I highly commend it!" (Floyd McClung, Senior Pastor, South Africa)

Faithful Stewards; The Essential Role of Elders in Today’s Church

This book offers a timely and comprehensive examination of the role of elders in today’s church, clearly outlining both the spiritual necessity and practical responsibility of this sacred office. With thoughtful biblical grounding, it highlights the triumphs that occur when elders lead with wisdom, humility, and accountability, serving as spiritual anchors for both leadership and congregation. Equally important, the author does not shy away from addressing common pitfalls—such as misuse of authority, lack of unity, or neglect of personal character—and provides insight on how to avoid them.
Overall, the book serves as a valuable guide for current and emerging elders, reinforcing that effective eldership is not about position, but about faithful stewardship, sound doctrine, and shepherding God’s people with integrity in a complex and changing church landscape.