Elders

Throughout the New Testament elders are synonymously called pastors, bishops, and overseers. Elders are men chosen for their ministry according to clear biblical requirements. Elders are nearly always spoken of in plurality because God intends for more than one man to lead, rule, protect, and care for His church. The qualifications of an elder are listed in two primary places (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9). Rivertree elders have the duties to pray and study the Scripture, rule and lead the church, care for and shepherd the fellowship, teach, preach, minister to the sick, protect the church from false teaching, and bring guidance and discipline.