Because they affect the spiritual health of the church, build character, develop leadership skills and godly wisdom, enhance group morale and accountability, and train future leaders.
Teamwork, communication skills, tact with people, personal organization, leadership abilities, and shepherding skills.
Genuinely caring for one another, becoming Christ like servants to one another, praying for one another, encouraging one another, and caring for each of the elders’ families.
- After studying this lesson, what would you modify in your elders’ meeting that would better affect the spiritual health of the flock?
- What would you change about your elders’ meetings that would better help build character and improve leadership skills among the elders?
- Ask a fellow elder (older, more mature) to evaluate your participation in elders’ meetings and have him identify your strengths and weaknesses.
- Write down the three aspects of your meetings that are most frustrating to you. Incorporate them in your regular prayer time.
- Intentionally seek to identify any men in your congregation who could possibly be trained for future leadership. Invite them to the elders meetings as part of their training.