Elders lead and equip toward mission-alignment.
Elders are responsible for the mission-alignment of the local church in which they serve. Mission alignment means everything the church is and does focuses on and supports disciple-making in ways that fit the particular people, time, and culture. To accomplish this, elders must strive to keep open communication with and submission to God, both as individuals and as a team. They must ensure that disciple-making is the church's number one job, and they must lead the church to do so primarily through relationships rather than relying on structures and programs. Finally, elders strive to maintain unity in the church by keeping the focus on Jesus and his mission.
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