One of the beautiful moments for me in the ordination/installation service is when the members  “promise to give them the honor, obedience, encouragement, and assistance .… their office….entitles them” At this moment the people stand in support of their officers. It is an encouragement that is needed for the work is hard and often discouraging. With this in mind, here are a few ways you can help your Elders and Deacons.

Last Sunday, the officers of our church took some time to go over a book on Eldership. It was good to see new and older officers together discussing our ministry and sharing insights and ideas on how we can better lead the local church. As a minister, I know the work that I have been called to do. I am blessed to have the freedom to do this full time. What impresses me are these Elders and Deacons who give so much of their time for the ministry.  They visit the members, work on projects, help with the finances, and do countless other things on their own time.

This time of training was helpful and encouraging to our Elders. The message of the book challenged our Elders to shepherd God’s people. This is not an easy task, but one that is needed in the church. The Deacons were reminded of their role to help the Elders in areas so they are free to do this work of shepherding. It was a good time, but we also walked away reminded of the serious and needed work our Elders have before them.

Flashback a couple of weeks when we had the installation of new officers, here we see the officers take vows concerning their beliefs, their duties, and their responsibilities. We have good officers who take their vows and their duties seriously.

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