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6 The Elder The Apsotle Paul in His Administrative
6 The Elder The Apsotle Paul in His Administrative
6 The Elder The Apsotle Paul in His Administrative
The Elder The Apsotle Paul in his administrative work called together “the
elders of the church “ (Acts 20:17). He then counseled them: ‘Take heed
therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock
Duties of the Elder 1. Visitation. Nurturing is developed on a horizontal level
in the church, with members offering encouragement and spiritual counsel to
one another. In such a caring community, even the pastor is nurtured through
the membership of the church. An elder can be a vital element in this kind of
caring church. The elder should actively visit members in their homes,
encourage others to do so, and assist in the training of prospective members.
COMMITMENT
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