Titus 1:5; Acts 14:23 – Churches did exist without elders and they had the same functions as those that did. However, churches in general function better with qualified elders.Three things are necessary for a local church to appoint elders:Men who meet the standard set by GodMen who are willing to take on the role and responsibilitiesMen who are acceptable to the congregationSome qualifications for elders are absolute and some are not.There are several different words for the same role: Acts 20:17, 28; Titus 1:7; I Peter 5:2EldersBishopsShepherds (Ezekiel 34:1-10)OverseersElders are limited in their function to the congregation over which they have been appointed.
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