EP 74 - Importance of Church Elders

Pastor Wayne Brown

With: Dustin West, Mitch Garlington

What does Scripture reveal about God's priorities for church leadership? In this episode, we unpack the biblical qualifications for elders, explore how elders complement pastors, and discuss practical steps for identifying and mentoring future elders. We’ll also tackle some of the challenges for elder teams—authority, accountability, unity with pastors, and preparing the next generation of leaders. Whether your church has an elder team in place or is looking for insight on elders, this conversation offers wisdom and encouragement for building healthy, Christ-centered leadership.

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