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Where will you find trustworthy leaders in your church? How should elders direct the affairs of the church? How will you know if they have fulfilled their responsibilities and are worthy of 'double honor'?

Rick Thompson takes an in-depth look at what makes an effective, empowering elder. He gleans many helpful insights on leadership practices from some of the best contemporary books written on this subject and weaves those insights into a solid biblical understanding of the important work of elders. He takes what Paul say to Titus (1:7) very seriously: 'An overseer is entrusted with God's work ...'