In this sermon, we explore what it means to be a biblical elder—men called to shepherd God’s people not by popularity or pragmatism, but by faithfully feeding them the Word of God. Drawing from Peter’s firsthand experiences with Jesus in Mark 6 and John 6, we see how true compassion means telling the truth, even when it’s hard. Elders don’t exist to entertain the flock—they exist to lead with humility, teach with conviction, and point people to the Bread of Life. This message is the first in our series on Wildwood’s Core Values.