God's Elders |
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Modern Elders/Church Officials |
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1. Take heed to the flock |
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1. Take heed to the budget/business |
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2. Shepherd the flock of God |
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2. Shepherd "all the final decision " |
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3. Watch out for your souls |
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3. Watch out for the body corporate |
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4. Overseers of the flock |
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4. Overseers of all Organizational Activities, Building, Money . |
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5. Support the weak |
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5. Direct the functional entity . |
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6. Pastor, teach, tend, preach |
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6. Hire and fire "The Pulpit Minister" |
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7. "Rule," by leading the disciples |
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7. Rule the Institution as the Board of Directors |
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8. Have no power and authority save in their example, competence, and influence. |
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8. Claim full power and authority of Christ |
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9. Are in no way "lords " over those entrusted to their care. |
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9. To rebel against the Eldership is to rebel against Christ. |
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10. "Rule" by love, service, and example. |
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10. Rule as duly constituted officials |
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11. They are on equal standing with us, but make themselves servants of all |
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11. Exalted to RANK or Overlord Position |
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12. Are caring for people - "tend My Sheep" |
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12. Are NOT Pastors, Teachers, Shepherds of flock |
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SPIRITUAL |
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MATERIAL |
- CAH