Article X
Article X - Elders
The Elders shall consist of the Pastor and all those whom the church duly elects to the office.
1. Section 1 - Responsibility of Elders
The Elders shall have the general oversight of all this church's affairs. The conduct of all church business and the work of all church organizations shall be subject to their supervision and oversight.
2. Section 2 - Officers of Elders
Following each annual congregational meeting, at its first meeting, the Elders shall reorganize. A Chairman and a Clerk shall be elected from the membership of the Elders to serve for one year, or until their successors are elected.
3. Section 3 - Membership and Discipline
The Elders shall give leadership in receiving applicants for church membership. Likewise, they shall lead in the administering of biblical church discipline to offending members in accordance with Article VII. The Elders shall watch over the souls of the flock as "they that must give account." (Heb. 13:17) They must be persistent in prayer for, visitation of, and instruction of the membership and its families.
4. Section 4 - Church Officials and Teachers
The Elders shall appoint the Superintendent of the Sunday School and the directors of all church groups. These, in turn, upon request, shall be responsible to present to the Elders for their approval, all proposed teachers and leaders.
5. Section 5 - Pulpit Supply
It shall be the duty of the Elders to supply the pulpit with men whose ministry in our church shall be consistent with the Confession of this church.
6. Section 6 - Grievances and Suggestions
The Elders shall receive, consider, and dispose of any grievance, suggestion, or recommendation by any member or organization of this church.
7. Section 7 - Miscellaneous Duties
The Elders shall exercise all other powers and duties which properly belong to the sole governing body of an independent church, congregation and corporation, but shall at all times be subject to the majority vote of the congregation unless otherwise stated.
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