Elders are the leaders of the church who in the Bible are also called pastors, bishops, and overseers. The elders are men chosen for their ministry according to clear biblical requirements. The elders are always spoken of in plurality because God intends for more than one man to lead and rule over the church as a safeguard for both the church and the man. The elders’ duties include ruling, managing, tending, giving account, living exemplary lives, using authority, teaching, preaching, doctrinal instruction, and discipline.

Full Leadership Structure

While all of our elders must meet the same biblical requirements and they all serve the church by leading, our elders cannot all fulfill the same role or serve in the same area. The elders are organized into different teams, based on their individual gifts and positions. Here are the three types of elder teams that exist at The Journey: