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WHAT ARE THE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ELDERS/OVERSEERS/PASTORS TO
THEIR CONGREGATION?
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Teach
biblical truths, Acts 6:4
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Equip
- mend a broken part Eph 4:12
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Pray
as a ministry, Acts 6:4; Jas 5:14
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Oversee
- be responsible for, 1 Pet 5:2, etc.
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Lead
– lit. to stand before; to manage; to direct;
1Thess 5:12b; 1Tim 5:17
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Govern
– to rule; to lead, Heb 13:7, 17
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Shepherd
- care, protect, feed, guide, Acts 20:28
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Stand
guard
- watch over, Heb 13:17
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Admonish
– to warn or give counsel, 1Thess 5:12b
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Manage
– supervise the church, Titus 1:7
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WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH CONGREGATION
TO ITS ELDERS?
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Know
them – give respect, 1Thess 5:12
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Esteem
them very highly in love – 1Thess 5:13
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Honor
them – with adequate remuneration, 1Tim 5:17-18
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Imitate
– their faith, Heb 13:7; 1Pet 5:3
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Obey
them – with a submissive heart, Heb 13:17
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