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Elders
Jesus Christ is the head of His church. But the scriptures also make clear that a local church is to be led by a group of individuals, called elders, who are gifted and called by Him to serve. The guiding principle of leadership for the church is servant leadership. Church members are to honor, support and pray for their spiritual leaders.
Steve Olsen, Walt Barrett, Phil Scull, Marc Bossert, Dick Taylor
The governing authority of Riverside Community Church rests with a group of biblically qualified men called Elders. The Elders are chosen to serve in submission to Christ and the Word. Collectively they are responsible for the oversight and the spiritual care of the church. (See the church constitution for more information…)
The elders are the shepherds of the flock and provide leadership through teaching, worship, pastoral care, stimulating prayer and outreach, administering discipline, resolving disputes, stimulating vision and encouraging believers to serve in areas of their giftedness. The elders also provide oversight of the pastoral staff.
The elders typically meet twice a month, more often as needed. Each of them is available to anyone within the congregation for counsel, prayer, a listening ear, etc. Please feel free to contact any of them at any time – see the church directory or contact the church office (information below).