Elder-led

 

Trinity Fellowship is led by a group of elders appointed by the board of elders. We recognize God has blessed churches functioning under other forms of church government, whether congregational or episcopal or even autocratic. But we believe the scriptures most clearly support the leadership of the church by elders. There are no "terms" for elders, although elders can take sabbaticals when needed or can step off the board when they believe their effectiveness as an elder has diminished. The pastor serves as an elder but may not serve as chairman of the elder board. The elders understand their role as providing spiritual direction for the community and for providing spiritual care for the community.

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