Biblical Eldership

Which Greek word is used for "elder" in the New Testament?

• presbyteros
• laikos
• diakonos
• episkopos

According to 1 Peter 5:1-4, elders are called to shepherd the flock by:

• Exercising oversight willingly and being examples to the flock.
• Ignoring the flock's needs and focusing on personal gain.
• Delegating all responsibilities to others without involvement.
• Leading through fear and intimidation.

Which of the following is NOT a primary role of elders?

• Shepherding the flock

• Teaching and defending doctrine

• Primary caregiver for young children
• Overseeing church affairs

Which of these passages outlines the qualifications of an elder?

• 1 Peter 5:1-4
• 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9
• Hebrews 13:7-17
• Acts 20:28-31

In the New Testament, church leadership is generally portrayed as:

• A plurality of elders overseeing the church

• A single pastor leading alone

• A hierarchy with a pope at the top

• A single authoritative bishop ruling over the congregation.

Which of the following is a key responsibility of biblical elders?

• Shepherding the church
• Ensuring church members remain financially stable

• Organizing community events
• Leading worship services

In Acts 20:28, Paul instructs the elders to:

• shepherd the church of God and be vigilant
• avoid any form of leadership
• focus solely on personal gain
• ignore the church of God

According to the biblical model, elders derive their authority from:

• The Word of God

• Elders are chosen based on age alone
• Elders gain authority through wealth
• Elders are appointed by the government

Titus 1:5 indicates that Paul instructed Titus to:

• appoint elders in every town
• build churches in every town
• travel to Jerusalem for guidance
• preach in every town

Which of the following best describes the relationship between elders and the congregation?

• Elders serve as spiritual leaders and guides for the congregation.
• Elders are primarily responsible for financial management.
• Elders focus solely on community events and activities.
• Elders have no formal role within the congregation.