Leadership in the church is a gift from God. Under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the members of the church are the final authority in matters of membership, doctrine, and leadership.

The Bible describes the leaders of a church as shepherds, also known as pastors or elders (1 Peter 5:1-3). God has called men as pastors/elders to shepherd and oversee the church with the Word and prayer. These qualified men (1 Timothy 3:1-7) are responsible for overseeing the church’s preaching, teaching, pastoral care, evangelism, and discipleship.