Essential Resources
Foundational biblical eldership training from hard-won experience - learn what works, what doesn't, and what it costs to pursue accountability
Your Journey to Biblical Leadership
These three foundational resources represent years of lay elder experience and biblical study. Each piece provides practical wisdom grounded in Scripture to help you serve faithfully and avoid common pitfalls in church leadership.
Recommended Learning Path
- Start with Biblical Foundation – Learn the 5 essential biblical truths every elder needs
- Learn Practical Realities – Discover what to expect before your first elder meeting
- Implement Solutions – Build accountability systems that actually work
5 Biblical Truths Every New Elder Needs
Essential biblical foundations that will transform how you understand and approach eldership in the local church. These truths prevent common mistakes and provide solid grounding for faithful service.
What You'll Discover:
- Elder, overseer, and pastor are the same biblical office
- Why eldership is plural by God's design
- Character matters more than competence in Scripture
- Elders are shepherds, not CEOs
- Teaching and protecting are core responsibilities
What I Wish I'd Known Before My First Elder Meeting
The unwritten rules, political realities, and essential preparation most churches never provide. Learn from my mistakes and walk into your first elder meeting prepared for what you'll actually encounter.
What You'll Discover:
- The unwritten rules of elder board dynamics
- Why meetings rarely match your expectations
- How to read the room and navigate church politics
- Common mistakes new elders make
- Your first 90 days strategy for success
Building Accountability That Actually Works
Step-by-step guidance for creating accountability systems that prevent problems rather than just react to them. Learn from implementation attempts across multiple churches, including what worked and what failed spectacularly.
What You'll Implement:
- Why most accountability systems fail and how to avoid those mistakes
- Essential elements of biblical accountability structures
- How to handle resistance and pushback from leadership
- Step-by-step implementation process with timelines
- What to do when you discover existing problems
Ready to Deepen Your Understanding?
Explore our Biblical Foundation and Leadership Accountability resources for comprehensive biblical eldership training.