The Board of Elders shall be spiritual lay leaders in our congregation and shall be responsible for the spiritual well being of all of the members of the congregation of Grace Lutheran Church, according to Scripture, the Lutheran Confessions and the By-Laws of the Constitution.  Members of the Board of Elders shall set an example for worship and Bible study attendance, for ongoing education in their knowledge of the Lord and His Scripture and for loving interaction with all members of the congregation.  The Elders will assist the pastor, under his direction, in all spiritual and scriptural affairs of Grace Lutheran Church.  They will be alert to deviations from the true Word of God and the Lutheran doctrine in the liturgy, teaching and Gospel message at Grace Lutheran Church.  They will possess a strong commitment to the Lord and His Word and shall continually strive to grow in their discipleship to and relationship with Him.

          The board of Elders will consist of six (6) male members of the Grace Lutheran Church. 

The primary purpose of the position of Elder is to assist the Pastor in any and all aspects of the ministries of Grace Lutheran Church.

Each Elder will be responsible to a specific area of ministry within the church.  They will serve as facilitators and resource people for the Ministry Teams working within their specific area of ministry.  The six (6) areas of ministry are as follows:

     *  Administration

     *  Assimilation

     *  Education

     *  Outreach

     *  Worship

     *  Youth

     *  They will ensure that the activities within their specific area of ministry adhere to the vision,           mission and purpose of Grace Lutheran Church.

*   Each Elder will meet with the Pastor a minimum of once a month to discuss their area of ministry.

*  The Board of Elders will meet quarterly to act on matters which pertain to the Board as a whole.

*  The position of Elder will be an elected position from within the membership of the Grace Lutheran congregation.  Each will be elected by the Voters’ Assembly to a term of two (2) years.  If willing and elected, each Elder can serve for a period of five (5) consecutive terms, at the end of which, a minimum two (2) year rest period will occur.

*  The Elders will be required to participate in training led by the Pastor, the type and extend of which will be determined by the Pastor.

*  At the end of each year, each Elder will meet with the Pastor to review the past year’s activities and develop goals and programs for the coming year.

*  The Board of Elders will select a chairman, from among the Board, who will preside over all meetings.

*  The Elder position will be a voting member of the Grace Lutheran Church Council, and as such, will be expected to attend the monthly Council Meetings.

*  Elders, along with the Deacons, and under the direction of the Pastor, may be called upon to fill in as a service leader in the Pastor’s absence.  Those who feel called to do so, along with the Deacons, may be asked to provide the sermon message, during those times the Pastor is absent. 

Related Sections

Elder Of Administration

Elder Of Assimilation

Elder Of Education

Elder Of Outreach

Elder Of Worship

Elder Of Youth