The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. (1 Timothy 3:1)
Below is a list of resources intended to help you better prepare and/or serve as an elder. The first resources in each section will be required reading. Others listed are highly suggested.
Being an elder is as much about your character and applied wisdom as it is about your knowledge. These resources are intended for you to work through with an elder or elders who will be watching you, coaching you, and giving you opportunities for experience.
On the Church
Optional:
On Biblical Eldership
Optional:
- The Shepherd Leader: Achieving Effective Shepherding in Your Church
- Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership
On Discipleship
Optional:
- Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus
- One to One Bible Reading
- DiscipleShift: Five Steps That Help Your Church to Make Disciples Who Make Disciples
On Biblical Counseling
Optional:
- Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change
- Cross Talk: Where Life and Scripture Meet
- How People Change
- A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal Foundations of Counseling Ministry
On Theology
Optional:
- What is Reformed Theology?: Understanding the Basics
- Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
On Preaching
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- Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages
- Expositional Preaching: How We Speak God's Word Today
On Spiritual Leadership
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- Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence For Every Believer
- Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry