Hi....we are looking for insights on changing our current model of Elders to shepherding and administrative....looking for feedback from different churches on the pros and cons.
- Why was the change made to the Elder model?
- What was successful about the Shepherding Elders?
- What was successful about the Administrative Elders?
- What would your church do differently and why?
- What approaches worked or didn't work?
- What changes were made to make the model work?
Comments
In another church/denomination, I and my husband experienced "shepherding elders". While my husband was in deteriorating health and eventually passed away (after 14 months), the shepherding elder was very diligent; however, the pastor never called on him. Given the health circumstances, particularly in the last few months, I was very disappointed in the pastor and it actually led me to seek another church home.
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