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The Priestly Work of Elders: Knowing and Caring for the Flock
The Work of Knowing and Caring for the Flock
The job of the elder is to pastor people.
Care, listen, pray, and be there for people in times of need.
All elders are pastors, called to love and care for their sheep.
Minister to the people rather than simply managing programs.
Elders are to reflect and represent Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
Why are elders to love the flock?
Elders are to love the flock because Jesus purchased his sheep with his own blood.
Elders are to care tenderly and carefully for the sheep, never neglecting or abusing their people.
The Way of Knowing and Caring for the Flock
Macro Level
Church Membership
A list of specific people that tells the elders who they're responsible for.
Members must profess faith in Christ and commit to following him.
People should desire to be members of the church, understanding the duties and privileges as members.
Just as members are committing to following the elders, the elders are committing to loving and caring for the flock.
Flock Systems
Elders assigned to flocks and community groups who they are responsible for.
Micro Level
Elders work to have a personal relationship with the people.
Being present with the people - Doing life with the people of your church.
Listen to the people - Learn their sufferings, burdens, and joys.
Praying with and for the people - Remind people that God is present; pray God would protect our people in and through trials.
Weeping and rejoicing with the people - Elders are called to enter into the good, the bad, and the ugly with their sheep.
How and where?
Elders visit community groups - meet people and begin relationships
Hospital visits
Engage in planned or unplanned conversations - make time to meet with the people.
Home visitations - meet the family
The goal is for every member to have a personal relationship with an elder of the church; an elder who knows, loves, cares, and prays for his flock.
Jesus cares for his people through the ministry of elders.