So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
1 Peter 5:1-3
Elders are responsible for: the primary leadership and oversight of a church, leading the church (1 Tim 5:17; Titus 1:7; 1 Peter 5:1-2), the teaching and preaching of the Word (1 Timothy 3:2; 2 Timothy 4:2; Titus 1:9), protecting the church from false teachers (Acts 20:17, 28-31), exhorting and admonishing the saints in sound doctrine (1 Timothy 4:13; 2 Timothy 3:13-17; Titus 1:9), visiting the sick and praying (James 5:14; Acts 20:35), and judging doctrinal issues (Acts 15:16)
The Eastside Elder Board members, who serve three-year terms, are nominated by the current board and affirmed by the members of Eastside’s congregation annual upon vacancy of a seat or as the board sees need to add an additional member. The Lead Pastor serves as a permanent member of the board.
The 2011-2012 Eastside Elder Board members are:
Jason Rehmel, Lead Pastor
Jude Stepaniak, Chair
Jeff Ginn, Family Ministries Pastor
David Jones
Rick Shay
Neil Peterson
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