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The
elders as their main duties are to lead the church
by example, teach the Word, and help edify and encourage the body to
grow individually and together. Peter charges
elders in 1 Peter 5
to "shepherd the flock of God among you,
exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily,
according to the will of God, and not for sordid gain, but
with eagerness, not yet as lording it over those allotted to
your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock."
Among our elders is our pastor/teacher, one who the Apostle
Paul tells us should excel at preaching and
teaching.
God's bar is high for elders. Paul
instructs the elders in 1 Timothy
3 as follows: "An overseer,
then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate,
prudent, respectful, hospitable, able to teach, not addicted to wine
or pugnacious, but gentle, uncontentious, free from the love of
money. He must be one who manages his own household well,
keeping his children under control with all dignity... and he must
have a good reputation with those outside the
church."
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web page
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page
The deacons look after
those who need assistance, and provide support and service to the
body, typified in the meaning of the word deacon,
servant.
God's bar is high for
deacons as well. Paul continues on and instructs
the deacons in 1 Timothy
3 as follows: "Deacons likewise
must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine
or fond of sordid gain, but holding to the mystery of the faith with
a clear conscience."
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for Deacon Board page
Many others at Lansing Bible
Church serve in a variety of fashions, some in recognized
fashion, some only the Lord sees their work. But the
church is not a body that makes an artificial division between
clergy and laity. God calls ALL of the saints to
service as clergy, some in full-time ministry, some to positions of
leadership, but all to serve Him with their whole heart. God
gives each one of us in the body gifts to be used for His
service.
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Administrative page
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