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What is Biblical Eldership?
Brief Explanation
Summary Statement of Biblical Eldership
Booklet
The Problem
Biblical Eldership Defined
Pastoral Leadership
Shared Leadership
Male Leadership
Qualified Leadership
Servant Leadership
Biblical Evidence for Pastoral Leadership
An Apostolic Directive
Conclusion
Acknowledgement & Copyright
Restoring Biblical Eldership
1. Recovering a Lost Doctrine
2. Biblical Evidence for Eldership
3. Eldership and the Church
4. Eldership as Pastoral Oversight
5. Qualifications for Elders (1)
6. Qualifications for Elders (2)
7. Abilities of Elders and Examination
8. The Work: Teaching and Protecting
9. The Work: Leading and Healing
Recommended Books
Implementation
Read This First
Identify Your Scenario
Pastor
Pastor’s Motivation
Pastor’s Preparation
Board
Board’s Motivation
Board’s Preparation
Member
Member’s Motivation
Member’s Preparation
Approaching Leadership
Leaders Divided
Leader’s Motivation
Leader’s Preparation
Approach the Others
Church Plant
Determine Your Approach
Formulate Your Plan
Form the Shepherding Team
Form the Transition Team
Focus the Task
Engage the Church
Formalize the Change
Identify and Train Elders
Plan for Sustainability
Effectiveness
Personal Life
Personal Life and Growth
Personal Life and Growth 1
Personal Life and Growth 2
Personal Life and Growth 3
Spiritual Life
Prayer
Six Lessons in Prayer 1
Six Lessons in Prayer 2-4
Six Lessons in Prayer 5-6
Bible Reading
Bible Reading 1
Bible Reading 2
Bible Reading 3
Memorization
Memorization 1
Memorization 2
Motivation
Motivation 1
Motivation 2
Qualifications as a Whole
Moral Life
Above Reproach & Devout
Temperate & Not Addicted
Free from the Love of Money
Self-Discipline
Self-Discipline 1
Self-Discipline 2
Self-Discipline 3
Family Life
Husband of One Wife
Husband of One Wife 1
Husband of One Wife 2
Manage His Household Well
Manage His Household Well 1
Manage His Household Well 2
Manage His Household Well 3
Time Management
Time Management 1
Time Management 2
More resources
Leading
Urgent Call to Shepherd
Urgent Call to Shepherd 1
Urgent Call to Shepherd 2
Urgent Call to Shepherd 3
Urgent Call to Shepherd 4
Urgent Call to Shepherd 5
An Elder’s Presence
Leadership and Administration
Leadership and Administration 1
Leadership and Administration 2
Leadership and Administration 3
Leadership and Administration 4
Leading With Love
The Missing Ingredient
Connecting Love and Leadership
The More Excellent Way
Character Is Everything
Love Promotes Others
Love in Shoe Leather
People Skills
People Skills 1
People Skills 2
People Skills 3
People Skills 4
People Skills 5
Communication
Communication 1
Communication 2
Communication 3
Communication 4
Developing Leaders
Succession of Leaders
Servant Leadership
Shared Leadership
Suffering and Leadership
Sovereignty and Leadership
Management and Planning
Management and Planning 1
Management and Planning 2
Management and Planning 3
Management and Planning 4
Gender Issues
Gender Issues 1
Gender Issues 2
Gender Issues 3
Pitfalls of Leadership
Pitfalls of Leadership 1
Pitfalls of Leadership 2
Pitfalls of Leadership 3
Visionary Elders
Visionary Elders 1
Visionary Elders 2
Visionary Elders 3
Lessons From John 21
Setting the Scene
Breakfast on the Beach
Hindrances to Leadership
Directing Deacons
Directing Deacons 1
Directing Deacons 2
Directing Deacons 3
More resources
Teaching
Apt To Teach
Apt To Teach 1
Apt To Teach 2
Developing a Strategy
Developing a Strategy 1
Developing a Strategy 2
Developing a Strategy 3
Call To Study
Call to Study
Exegesis and Structure
Exegesis and Structure 1
Exegesis and Structure 2
Exegesis and Structure 3
Delivery of the Message
Delivery of the Message 1
Delivery of the Message 2
Delivery of the Message 3
Delivery of the Message 4
Teaching Curriculum
Teaching Curriculum 1
Teaching Curriculum 2
Teaching Curriculum 3
Preacher’s Seminar
Teaching in Small Groups
Caring
Toward a Shepherd’s Heart
Toward a Shepherd’s Heart 1
Toward a Shepherd’s Heart 2
Hospitality
Hospitality Message
Sharing the Load
Sharing the Load 1
Sharing the Load 2
Sharing the Load 3
Routine Shepherding
Routine Shepherding 1
Routine Shepherding 2
Routine Shepherding 3
Routine Shepherding 4
Acute Shepherding
Acute Shepherding 1
Acute Shepherding 2
Church Discipline
Church Discipline 1
Church Discipline 2
Church Discipline 3
Church Discipline 4
When an Elder Falls
Counseling
Methodology & Empathy
Referrals & Vulnerability
Relational Ministry
Baptism
Baptism 1
Baptism 2
Baptism 3
Funerals and Dying
Funerals and Dying 1
Funerals and Dying 2
Funerals and Dying 3
Funerals and Dying 4 (Q/A)
Premarriage and Weddings
Preparation Program
Initial Meeting
Topics to be Discussed
Same-Sex Attraction
Same-Sex Attraction – Biblical 1
Same-Sex Attraction – Biblical 2
Same-Sex Attraction – Pastoral 1
Same-Sex Attraction – Pastoral 2
Same-Sex Attraction – Pastoral 3
Same-Sex Attraction – Pastoral 4
Same-Sex Attraction Resources
Homosexuality: Pastoral Response
Homosexuality: Starting to Listen
Homosexuality: Starting to Talk
Homosexuality: Starting to Heal
More resources
Protecting
Protecting from Satan
Protecting From Satan 1
Protecting From Satan 2
Protecting From Satan 3
Protecting From Satan 4
Protecting From Satan 5
Protecting from False Teachers
Protecting from False Teachers 1
Protecting from False Teachers 2
Protecting from False Teachers 3
Protecting from False Teachers 4
Protecting from The World
Protecting From the World 1
Protecting From the World 2
Protecting From the World 3
Protecting From the World 4
Protecting against Pornography
Protecting against Pornography 1
Protecting against Pornography 2
Protecting against Pornography 3
Protecting against Pornography 4
Law & Security
Church By-laws & Constitutions
Policy Statements
Church Security
Church Security 1
Church Security 2
Church Security 3
Elder Relationships
First Among Equals
First Among Equals 1
First Among Equals 2
First Among Equals 3
First Among Equals 4
Fulltime Elder
Fulltime Elder 1
Fulltime Elder 2
Fulltime Elder 3
Fulltime Elder 4
Love Among Elders
Love Among Elders 1
Love Among Elders 2
Love Among Elders 3
Love Among Elders 4
Meetings That Work
Importance of Meetings
Effective Meetings
Personal Participation 1
Personal Participation 2
Decision Making
Decision Making 1
Decision Making 2
Decision Making 3
Decision Making 4
Handling Conflict
Acting in Spirit, Love, Humility 1
Acting in Spirit, Love, Humility 2
Control Anger, Tongue, Criticism 1
Control Anger, Tongue, Criticism 2
Diotrephes Syndrome 1
Diotrephes Syndrome 2
Shepherding the Shepherds
Shepherding the Shepherds 1
Shepherding the Shepherds 2
Shepherding the Shepherds 3
Shepherding the Shepherds 4
Elder Accountability
Elder Accountability – 1
Elder Accountability – 2
Elder Accountability – 3
Protecting and Disciplining an Elder
Protecting the Elders
Disciplining an Elder
Judge Courageously
Assessing Prospective Elders
Transitioning Elders
Transitioning Elders 1
Transitioning Elders 2
Transitioning Elders 3
Elder Training Programs
Importance of Training
Training Prospective Elders 1
Training Prospective Elders 2
Mentoring Plan
Effectiveness Training Plan
Biblical Eldership Study
Key Doctrines Passages
Elder Development Program
More resources
Additional Resources
Elder Qualifications
Articles & Essays
Biblical Studies
Elder’s Personal Life
Leading
Caring
Articles by Bob Deffinbaugh
Articles by Chuck Gianotti
BER Conferences
2018 Preaching to the Heart
2017 Conference – When the Church Was a Family
2016 Conference – Making Plurality Work
2015 Conference – Homosexuality: Pastoral Response
2015 Conference – Become Effective in Teaching
2013 Conference – Improving Your Teaching
BER Blogs
Passing the Baton
Leadership Links
News and Updates
Pipeline Academy
E-Med(itations)
Recommended Books
Recommended Sites
Store
Request a Speaker
FAQ
Tutorials
About Us
BER Mission
What We Believe
Meet Our Team
Core Team
Additional Content Providers
Regional Reps
Contact Us
What People Are Saying
Help Cover the Costs
Home
What is Biblical Eldership?
Brief Explanation
Summary Statement of Biblical Eldership
Booklet
The Problem
Biblical Eldership Defined
Pastoral Leadership
Shared Leadership
Male Leadership
Qualified Leadership
Servant Leadership
Biblical Evidence for Pastoral Leadership
An Apostolic Directive
Conclusion
Acknowledgement & Copyright
Restoring Biblical Eldership
1. Recovering a Lost Doctrine
2. Biblical Evidence for Eldership
3. Eldership and the Church
4. Eldership as Pastoral Oversight
5. Qualifications for Elders (1)
6. Qualifications for Elders (2)
7. Abilities of Elders and Examination
8. The Work: Teaching and Protecting
9. The Work: Leading and Healing
Recommended Books
Implementation
Read This First
Identify Your Scenario
Pastor
Pastor’s Motivation
Pastor’s Preparation
Board
Board’s Motivation
Board’s Preparation
Member
Member’s Motivation
Member’s Preparation
Approaching Leadership
Leaders Divided
Leader’s Motivation
Leader’s Preparation
Approach the Others
Church Plant
Determine Your Approach
Formulate Your Plan
Form the Shepherding Team
Form the Transition Team
Focus the Task
Engage the Church
Formalize the Change
Identify and Train Elders
Plan for Sustainability
Effectiveness
Personal Life
Personal Life and Growth
Personal Life and Growth 1
Personal Life and Growth 2
Personal Life and Growth 3
Spiritual Life
Prayer
Six Lessons in Prayer 1
Six Lessons in Prayer 2-4
Six Lessons in Prayer 5-6
Bible Reading
Bible Reading 1
Bible Reading 2
Bible Reading 3
Memorization
Memorization 1
Memorization 2
Motivation
Motivation 1
Motivation 2
Qualifications as a Whole
Moral Life
Above Reproach & Devout
Temperate & Not Addicted
Free from the Love of Money
Self-Discipline
Self-Discipline 1
Self-Discipline 2
Self-Discipline 3
Family Life
Husband of One Wife
Husband of One Wife 1
Husband of One Wife 2
Manage His Household Well
Manage His Household Well 1
Manage His Household Well 2
Manage His Household Well 3
Time Management
Time Management 1
Time Management 2
More resources
Leading
Urgent Call to Shepherd
Urgent Call to Shepherd 1
Urgent Call to Shepherd 2
Urgent Call to Shepherd 3
Urgent Call to Shepherd 4
Urgent Call to Shepherd 5
An Elder’s Presence
Leadership and Administration
Leadership and Administration 1
Leadership and Administration 2
Leadership and Administration 3
Leadership and Administration 4
Leading With Love
The Missing Ingredient
Connecting Love and Leadership
The More Excellent Way
Character Is Everything
Love Promotes Others
Love in Shoe Leather
People Skills
People Skills 1
People Skills 2
People Skills 3
People Skills 4
People Skills 5
Communication
Communication 1
Communication 2
Communication 3
Communication 4
Developing Leaders
Succession of Leaders
Servant Leadership
Shared Leadership
Suffering and Leadership
Sovereignty and Leadership
Management and Planning
Management and Planning 1
Management and Planning 2
Management and Planning 3
Management and Planning 4
Gender Issues
Gender Issues 1
Gender Issues 2
Gender Issues 3
Pitfalls of Leadership
Pitfalls of Leadership 1
Pitfalls of Leadership 2
Pitfalls of Leadership 3
Visionary Elders
Visionary Elders 1
Visionary Elders 2
Visionary Elders 3
Lessons From John 21
Setting the Scene
Breakfast on the Beach
Hindrances to Leadership
Directing Deacons
Directing Deacons 1
Directing Deacons 2
Directing Deacons 3
More resources
Teaching
Apt To Teach
Apt To Teach 1
Apt To Teach 2
Developing a Strategy
Developing a Strategy 1
Developing a Strategy 2
Developing a Strategy 3
Call To Study
Call to Study
Exegesis and Structure
Exegesis and Structure 1
Exegesis and Structure 2
Exegesis and Structure 3
Delivery of the Message
Delivery of the Message 1
Delivery of the Message 2
Delivery of the Message 3
Delivery of the Message 4
Teaching Curriculum
Teaching Curriculum 1
Teaching Curriculum 2
Teaching Curriculum 3
Preacher’s Seminar
Teaching in Small Groups
Caring
Toward a Shepherd’s Heart
Toward a Shepherd’s Heart 1
Toward a Shepherd’s Heart 2
Hospitality
Hospitality Message
Sharing the Load
Sharing the Load 1
Sharing the Load 2
Sharing the Load 3
Routine Shepherding
Routine Shepherding 1
Routine Shepherding 2
Routine Shepherding 3
Routine Shepherding 4
Acute Shepherding
Acute Shepherding 1
Acute Shepherding 2
Church Discipline
Church Discipline 1
Church Discipline 2
Church Discipline 3
Church Discipline 4
When an Elder Falls
Counseling
Methodology & Empathy
Referrals & Vulnerability
Relational Ministry
Baptism
Baptism 1
Baptism 2
Baptism 3
Funerals and Dying
Funerals and Dying 1
Funerals and Dying 2
Funerals and Dying 3
Funerals and Dying 4 (Q/A)
Premarriage and Weddings
Preparation Program
Initial Meeting
Topics to be Discussed
Same-Sex Attraction
Same-Sex Attraction – Biblical 1
Same-Sex Attraction – Biblical 2
Same-Sex Attraction – Pastoral 1
Same-Sex Attraction – Pastoral 2
Same-Sex Attraction – Pastoral 3
Same-Sex Attraction – Pastoral 4
Same-Sex Attraction Resources
Homosexuality: Pastoral Response
Homosexuality: Starting to Listen
Homosexuality: Starting to Talk
Homosexuality: Starting to Heal
More resources
Protecting
Protecting from Satan
Protecting From Satan 1
Protecting From Satan 2
Protecting From Satan 3
Protecting From Satan 4
Protecting From Satan 5
Protecting from False Teachers
Protecting from False Teachers 1
Protecting from False Teachers 2
Protecting from False Teachers 3
Protecting from False Teachers 4
Protecting from The World
Protecting From the World 1
Protecting From the World 2
Protecting From the World 3
Protecting From the World 4
Protecting against Pornography
Protecting against Pornography 1
Protecting against Pornography 2
Protecting against Pornography 3
Protecting against Pornography 4
Law & Security
Church By-laws & Constitutions
Policy Statements
Church Security
Church Security 1
Church Security 2
Church Security 3
Elder Relationships
First Among Equals
First Among Equals 1
First Among Equals 2
First Among Equals 3
First Among Equals 4
Fulltime Elder
Fulltime Elder 1
Fulltime Elder 2
Fulltime Elder 3
Fulltime Elder 4
Love Among Elders
Love Among Elders 1
Love Among Elders 2
Love Among Elders 3
Love Among Elders 4
Meetings That Work
Importance of Meetings
Effective Meetings
Personal Participation 1
Personal Participation 2
Decision Making
Decision Making 1
Decision Making 2
Decision Making 3
Decision Making 4
Handling Conflict
Acting in Spirit, Love, Humility 1
Acting in Spirit, Love, Humility 2
Control Anger, Tongue, Criticism 1
Control Anger, Tongue, Criticism 2
Diotrephes Syndrome 1
Diotrephes Syndrome 2
Shepherding the Shepherds
Shepherding the Shepherds 1
Shepherding the Shepherds 2
Shepherding the Shepherds 3
Shepherding the Shepherds 4
Elder Accountability
Elder Accountability – 1
Elder Accountability – 2
Elder Accountability – 3
Protecting and Disciplining an Elder
Protecting the Elders
Disciplining an Elder
Judge Courageously
Assessing Prospective Elders
Transitioning Elders
Transitioning Elders 1
Transitioning Elders 2
Transitioning Elders 3
Elder Training Programs
Importance of Training
Training Prospective Elders 1
Training Prospective Elders 2
Mentoring Plan
Effectiveness Training Plan
Biblical Eldership Study
Key Doctrines Passages
Elder Development Program
More resources
Additional Resources
Elder Qualifications
Articles & Essays
Biblical Studies
Elder’s Personal Life
Leading
Caring
Articles by Bob Deffinbaugh
Articles by Chuck Gianotti
BER Conferences
2018 Preaching to the Heart
2017 Conference – When the Church Was a Family
2016 Conference – Making Plurality Work
2015 Conference – Homosexuality: Pastoral Response
2015 Conference – Become Effective in Teaching
2013 Conference – Improving Your Teaching
BER Blogs
Passing the Baton
Leadership Links
News and Updates
Pipeline Academy
E-Med(itations)
Recommended Books
Recommended Sites
Store
Request a Speaker
FAQ
Tutorials
About Us
BER Mission
What We Believe
Meet Our Team
Core Team
Additional Content Providers
Regional Reps
Contact Us
What People Are Saying
Help Cover the Costs
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