Overview
The purpose of an Elder at NSCBC is to pray for the congregation, oversee the spiritual needs of the church body, decide the direction of the church through producing, authorizing policy, advise the Senior Pastor, arbitrate disputes, discipline members, as well as act on financial matters, legal functions, and communicate with other elected committees, and the congregation.
Responsibilities & Expectations
- Lead and attend to specific projects as assigned by the Board
- Focus on spiritual leadership of the church, promoting vision, health of church etc
- Provide teaching and leadership in areas of discipleship for congregation
- Presentation of annual budget and promotion of fiscal responsibility
- Creation of policies or procedures to provide oversight to congregation on matters of importance
Time commitment
- Weekly meetings with Elder board (Prayer/Business)
- Frequent communication via email, phone, and in person with other Elders and congregation
- Additional projects, subcommittee work and events as required by the role
- Staff development training and retreats
Qualifications
- Man who is a member at NSCBC
- Strong communication ability in person, by phone, email, and other methods to remain in contact with both Elders and congregation
Spiritual maturity as outlined in scripture (1 Peter 5:1-4, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Tim. 3:1-7) - Sensitive to the needs of others, and ability to act with integrity and confidentiality as necessary for investigation, discipline, and other
- Able to work steadily on projects given to them by the Elder Board
- Effective at organizing and leading groups of people to serve based on projects and teams
- Related Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Leadership, Knowledge, Teaching, Wisdom, Shepherding