EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 41 MIN
Ep 4 | Core Value 4: Biblically Qualified Elders
from Knowing God · host Church of the Good Shepherd Winston-Salem
This episode focuses on Church of the Good Shepherd’s fourth core value: “Biblically-Qualified Elders.” We discuss why elders are the God-ordained leaders of the local church, what the Bible requires of men who serve in this office, and how elders are called to teach, lead, care for the souls of God’s people, and protect the church from error. We also consider the importance of faithful shepherding, congregational affirmation, and the biblical pattern of a plurality of elders.Key texts: Acts 6:4; 14:23; 20:28–31; Ephesians 4 :11–12; 1 Thessalonians 5 :12–13; 1 Timothy 3 :1–7; 4 :11–16; 5:17; 2 Timothy 2 :14–15, 24–25; Titus 1 :5–9; 2:7; Hebrews 13 :7, 17; 1 Peter 5 :1–4Learn more about our core values here:https://www.goodshepherdws.com/core-valuesVisit our church website:https://www.goodshepherdws.com/
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This episode focuses on Church of the Good Shepherd’s fourth core value: “Biblically-Qualified Elders.” We discuss why elders are the God-ordained leaders of the local church, what the Bible requires of men who serve in this office, and how elders are called to teach, lead, care for the souls of God’s people, and protect the church from error. We also consider the importance of faithful shepherding, congregational affirmation, and the biblical pattern of a plurality of elders.Key texts: Acts 6:4; 14:23; 20:28–31; Ephesians 4 :11–12; 1 Thessalonians 5 :12–13; 1 Timothy 3 :1–7; 4 :11–16; 5:17; 2 Timothy 2 :14–15, 24–25; Titus 1 :5–9; 2:7; Hebrews 13 :7, 17; 1 Peter 5 :1–4Learn more about our core values here:https://www.goodshepherdws.com/core-valuesVisit our church website:https://www.goodshepherdws.com/
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