What Does a Church Elder Actually Do? Biblical Qualifications, Role & Calling Explained

Podcast: Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis · Jonny Ardavanis

Opublikowano: 2026-07-21

What is the biblical role of a church elder or pastor — and why should it matter to you, even if you never plan to be one? In this episode, a father-son pastoral duo break down the calling, qualifications, attitude, function, and motivation of a biblical elder, drawing from 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5. You'll learn: ✅ How a man is called to be an elder (subjective desire + objective qualifications) ✅ The biblical qualifications of an elder or pastor (1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1) ✅ Why elder plurality matters — and why no pastor should act like a CEO ✅ The ri...