February 25, 2016 -- As usual for disciples, 2015 was a year of testing and blessing for the Elders Service Team. Two of our couples in particular faced health challenges that forced Gloria Baird to endure a new round of chemo therapy and Wyndham Shaw to take a three-month health sabbatical. Both couples missed the October North American delegates … [Read more...]
Good Shepherd Retreat
On November 6-7, almost 100 elders and wives (and prospective ones) from around New England, New Jersey and New York gathered in Hartford, CT, for the annual Northeast Elders and Wives Retreat. John and Nancy Mannel from St. Louis were this year's keynote speakers. As is our custom, the Friday night kick-off event is always the Clarence and … [Read more...]
2015 Western U.S. Elder’s Conference in March
In 2006 a need was felt by the elders of the South West region of U.S. churches to meet together for training and fellowship for elders and their wives. As a result we began what we called the "South West Elder's Retreat." Through these annual retreats we realized more and more the importance of being together with other men and … [Read more...]
2014 ICOC Elders Service Team Report
Mid-year 2014 brings anticipation of our ICOC Leadership Conference in Singapore with the opportunity to learn and connect with more of our Asian brothers and sisters as well as leaders from around the world. The Elders committee has been busy in our pursuit of appointing elders and strengthening elderships among our Churches. The Milan Church … [Read more...]
Elder Training in Western Europe
Here is a trustworthy saying, “If anyone set his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task” I Timothy 3:1 Over the last few years, Elder training has increased all over Europe. The desire and need to develop all roles of leadership in the church has increased significantly. When there is a shortage of something we all feel it in some … [Read more...]
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