Foundations of Christian Leadership, Mentor's Guide, MG07

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B. Create structures and processes that allow for the spiritually mature to exercise leadership in the body.

1. Show no partiality (employ fair standards responsibly in selecting and appointing elders).

a. James 2.1-7

b. Lev. 19.15

c. Deut. 1.17

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d. Prov. 28.21

e. 1 Tim. 5.21

2. Place no restrictions upon candidates that the Scriptures do not demand.

3. Take the biblical criteria seriously however you appoint elders in your community.

a. By election of the elder board

b. By selection of the congregation