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Additional input by the class re: What type of character

What type of relationship should exist between an eldership and the church? Between each other? How does what we've studied apply to Hazel Dell?. What Does the Bible Say? 17 May 2009 Study Questions. . ??Comments need to based upon our understanding of Scripture. Pl

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Additional input by the class re: What type of character

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    1. Additional input by the class re: What type of character/qualities must an elder have?  Why are these qualities important?

    2. What type of relationship should exist between an eldership and the church? Between each other? How does what we’ve studied apply to Hazel Dell?

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    4. Reminder: We are transitioning in this class from a time of fact-finding and discovery to a time of application. How do we put into practice what we have learned? 

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    6. Additional input by the class re: What type of character/qualities must an elder have? 

    7. Why are these qualities important? Several comments made by Mike Davilla. Qualities/Characteristics of elders important, because: 1) God says they are; 2) they are critical to the success of an elder/eldership fulfilling his role in the church. See Mike’s notes on the church web site.

    8. Biblically, what type of relationship should exist between a congregation and its elders?  

    9. How does the Biblical model apply at Hazel Dell? What can we learn that will help us to know what we need to do and the direction we need to go? 

    10. Based upon your study, what is it that you are looking for from God’s elders at Hazel Dell?...What do you want to see?

    11. What should elders be looking for from us? What should we be looking for from each other?

    12. Based upon our study together, both personally and collectively, what kind of relationship are the church body and shepherds to have with each other?

    13. Class Input/Responses: Comments by Jim Gillihan: 1st Samuel 8 – Israel wanted Samuel to select a king to rule them, which upset him. God told Samuel that the people were not rejecting him, but God. Acts 16:4 – Thru God’s blessing when the church obeyed Godly leader, the church grew in number and were strengthened in their faith. 1 Thess 5:12-13 – Need to appreciate and esteem those highly in love that diligently labor among you.

    14. Class Input/Responses: Comments by Becky Rose: - Elders selection process typically negative, identifying what characteristics/qualities they don’t have. We need to be more positive and identify their strengths, while still recognizing where the areas they need to grow in. - Need to devise a means to evaluate effectiveness of elders, deacons, ministries; process needs to be fair, honest, but non-hurtful - Relationship should be one of mutual respect Comments by Stacy Shoemaker: - We need to devise ways to make relationship-building with our elders easier; remove barriers. Regular “Elder Notes/Updates” or something similar need to be instituted.

    15. Class Input/Responses: Class ended while still dealing with Question #1. Will resume at this point next week.

    16. How should that relationship/role impact: Decision-making Acceptance of shepherding by all Communication Authority Other Areas…

    17. How do you see the Biblical relationship between elders and the church being enhanced? What would you suggest?

    18. How do you see our relationships with each other as members of Christ’s body being enhanced? What things would you suggest or like to see?

    19. How do you understand the Biblical teaching and model of an elder’s shepherding, guiding and overseeing the church body?

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    21. How do you understand the unique responsibility of shepherds watching over and being accountable for the souls of the congregation? Acts 20:28, Heb 13:17

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