Elders
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.
