Series: N/A

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Russ LaGrone

Date & Time:

2025-07-13

Duration:

(approximately 40 minutes)

Topics Covered:

• The role and work of elders in the church
• Paul's example of leadership in Acts chapter 20
• The focus of elders on individual Christians, especially the weak
• Biblical passages related to elders’ responsibilities (Acts 20, Hebrews 13:17, Ephesians 4:11-13)
• Characteristics and mindset elders should have
• Practical instructions for elders
• The importance of engagement and involvement of all church members

Key Points or Explanations:

• Elders should follow Paul’s example of hard work, humility, and care for individuals.
• Elders’ primary responsibility is to care for individual souls, especially the weak.
• Elders must teach repentance and faith in Jesus Christ publicly and privately.
• Elders should be unbiased and care for all members equally.
• Elders must be vigilant against false teaching.
• Elders often work without earthly gain and provide for their own needs.
• Leadership in the church is shared; elders are part of the congregation, accountable for souls.
• All members should be engaged in supporting and helping one another spiritually.

Important Definitions/Concepts:

• Elders: Spiritual overseers responsible for caring for the church, especially individuals.
• Example of Paul: Hard work, tears, humility, self-support, teaching the whole counsel of God.
• The church: A group of God’s people, not an institution; Christ is the head.
• Repentance and grace: Core teachings elders must emphasize.
• Watchfulness: Elders must be alert to false teaching and spiritual dangers.