Podcasts about Eldership

Send us a textIt is really important to center grace in your life, especially right now with everything going on in the world. So I'm excited to introduce today's guest on Dem Bois Podcast, because he went so far as to use the word “grace” in his name. In this episode, Grayson Thompson, a Black Jamaican American queer transgender cowboy poet and mental health therapist, shares his journey of identity, family dynamics, and the art of writing. He discusses the significance of his name, the complexities of his relationship with his mother, and the impact of his transition on his life and work. Grayson also reads his poetry, which reflects his experiences and thoughts on love, loss, and acceptance, emphasizing the importance of visibility and representation in the LGBTQ+ community.We talk:03:03 Grayson's name and identity journey11:46 The role of a mental health therapist20:23 The significance of family and legacy31:34 Eldership and visibility43:15 Reflections on life and death50:52 The importance of community and supportEpisode References:Donahue (TV Series 1967–1995)8 Mile (2002)Sand Bodied Florida Boy Foglifter Journal Read more about Grayson in his bio below:Grayson Thompson [he/him] is a Black, Jamaican-American, queer transgender cowboy poet who moonlights as a mental health therapist. A mouthful, Grayson is Foglifter Press's 2024 Start A Riot! Chapbook Prize Winner with “Sand Bodied Florida Boy” (June 2025) and Winner of Write Bloody Publishing's 2024 Jack McCarthy Book Prize (forthcoming September 2025). Grayson has been featured in Cathexis Northwest Press, Cleaver (nominated for Best of the Net Anthology), Poetry Online, and other spaces. A teaching assistant for poet Buddy Wakefield's Writer's Anonymous, he supports emerging and established writers. A wanderer, he lives in Northern California and in awe of the oceanInstagram: @graysonwritespoemsWriting: www.graysonwritespoems.comMental Health: www.graysonlthompson.comDonate today to support Transmasc Gender Affirming Grants and Community Wellness Packages for Trans Men of Color! The Visibility = Possibility™️ Merch is here! Introducing a groundbreaking collaboration crafted by Emilio Perdomo (featured on episode 37). This isn't just merch--it's a movement! We're empowering trans men of color with creative freedom to design their interpretation of Visibility = Possibility™. Think of it like major brands collaborating with athletes, but this time, our community takes center stage. Every purchase supports our vital programs! Craving more Connection? Dem Bois Community Voices Facebook Group is a safe, moderated sanctuary where trans men of color can connect authentically, discuss podcast episodes, share powerful experiences, and build support networks. Dem Bois YouTube Channel! - @demboisinc Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else: Behind-the-scenes magic, engaging YouTube shorts, and insider perspectives.

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In this special message, we explore God's design for church leadership as we ordain new Elders at BBC. You'll discover the beauty, purpose, and weight of this calling, and how it functions practically within our church family. Far from corporate titles or ceremonial roles, Elders are servant-hearted shepherds who lead under Christ, for the good of His people. Whether you're new to church or have journeyed with us for years, this message will give you clarity and deep gratitude for God's gift of Eldership. Join us as we celebrate this moment and commit to walking forward—together—in faith, unity, and grace.

This Sunday is a pivotal day at Resonate! We add Kelley and Robin Schubert to our Eldership team, hear from all of our elders about the heart and vision of Resonate, and officially take up our pledges for the Making Room For The Harvest Campaign.

Taught by Elder Cal Armstrong

Elder Cal teaching on biblical eldership

When we look at who is called to be an elder we look at: Character, Competency, Compatibility. In this episode, we discuss these three qualifications and explain why those are important to our team.ResourcesChurch EldersConnect With Usprovidenceomaha.orgInstagramFacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan talk about the qualifications for being an elder and how to prepare for eldership for those who aspire. Books Mentioned:-"The Path To Being A Pastor" by Bobby Jamieson-"Biblical Eldership" by Alexander Strauch-"Church Elders" by Jeramie Rinne

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men." - Colossians 3:23It's easy to assume this verse applies mainly to our working years, urging us to give our best on the job. But notice—it doesn't come with an expiration date. Today, Jeff Haanen joins us to explore a different kind of retirement.Jeff Haanen is an entrepreneur and writer who builds companies and serves leaders committed to healing the world through their work. He is the author of An Uncommon Guide to Retirement: Finding God's Purpose for the Next Season of Life and Working from the Inside Out: A Brief Guide to Inner Work That Transforms Our Outer World.Rediscovering Purpose in RetirementWhat if retirement wasn't the end of something, but the beginning of something far greater?With 10,000 Baby Boomers retiring every day—and people living longer than ever before—a growing number of older adults are asking the question, “What am I called to now?”Culturally, retirement has been framed as a “never-ending vacation.” From jingles like “Wake up and live in Sun City,” to today's media, the message is clear: retire, relax, and indulge. But the reality is different. Many retirees feel adrift, watching screens and fixing things around the house, not flourishing.A Biblical Alternative: Eldership, Not EscapeThe Bible doesn't speak extensively on retirement, but it does offer a framework. In Numbers, older Levites transitioned their tabernacle responsibilities to the younger men. This isn't “quitting”; it's wise delegation and reorientation.There's a three-part vision in light of this:Lay down past work identities.Embrace a season of rest, reflection, and renewal.Re-engage as elders—servants, mentors, leaders.The cultural idea that “elderly” equals obsolete. In biblical tradition, “elder” is a position of nobility, wisdom, and honor—those who teach, guide, and bless at the city gates.A Path Forward: Rest and RenewalWe encourage retirees to start with rest, not for rest's sake, but to re-center and listen for God's leading. Just as Leviticus 25 calls for rest in agricultural rhythms, so too should we practice rest in life's transitions.It's recommended to initially take 3–12 months for rest and spiritual renewal before re-engaging. This time creates space to reflect, give thanks, and seek God's direction.Rather than merely saving to escape responsibility, we want to propose a new vision: communities of elders who lead, mentor, and give generously—of time, talent, wisdom, finances, and prayer. Retirement then becomes not a retreat from purpose, but a re-engagement with it.As Psalm 92:12–14 reminds us:“The righteous flourish like the palm tree…they still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green.”So what's next?Churches need to initiate conversations about the non-financial aspects of retirement, including mentoring, grandparenting, part-time work, volunteering, and more. Financial advisors can also play a key role, helping clients envision what they want their 60s, 70s, and 80s to look like, beyond the balance sheet.It's time we shifted the retirement conversation from numbers to calling.Embrace an Uncommon RetirementIf you're ready to rethink retirement, pick up Jeff's book, An Uncommon Guide to Retirement: Finding God's Purpose for the Next Season of Life. And if you want to read Jeff's full article and explore more biblical wisdom on stewardship, be sure to subscribe to our quarterly magazine, Faithful Steward, by becoming a FaithFi Partner at $35 a month or $400 a year at FaithFi.com/Give.Because retirement isn't the end—it's the start of a new mission. Let's live it well.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My husband and I own a trucking company, and we're downsizing. We sold one of our trucks and have approximately $80,000. I'm trying to figure out the best way to invest this money or whether it would be wiser to put it towards the debt on our other trucks.Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly MagazineAn Uncommon Guide to Retirement: Finding God's Purpose for the Next Season of Life by Jeff HaanenWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money (Pre-Order)Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Zena Me works with Senior Leaders, Coaches and Constellators who want to transform social systems, making them more just, equitable and eco-conscious.She is an experienced teacher, coach and constellator in the lost art of Eldership and leads an online Elders community, offering programmes for those who are trapped in mid-life and want to find their unique Eldership niche.Find out more here: https://zename.co.uk/Visit Middle Earth Medicine where you can join our community membership for deeper soul explorations. Maybe even discover or deepen your own soul-purpose: https://middleearthmedicine.com/mem-community/ , learn more and connect with Caroline.Your donations directly fuel the growth of this podcast! They allow Caroline to bring in even more wonderful teachers and inspiring guests and expand her reach to uplift more listeners. Please show your support and become part of the magic! Donations of any amount are deeply appreciated. You can make a secure donation through PayPal using this link paypal.me/carolinecarey60  Thank you for listening to this podcast, let's spread the word together to support the embodiment of soul, to reclaim our spirituality and to remember a broken innocence, a reclaiming of soul and our life force. Gratitude to you all https://plus.acast.com/s/how-to-find-our-soul-purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Those who have descended from the colonisers, we carry privilege but we also suffer the need to apologise” Landscapes can etch into your very being & create a remembering. Making us feel whole & reminding us that we are just a thread in the complex web of the natural world. While somewhat insignificant your thread has a role to play as a relative to the threads it lies next too. The way we all interact with each other - both human and other than human, will be our making or our undoing.Hilary Giovale, author of “becoming a good relative” is based in the ponderosa pine forests of Arizona, opposite a reservation & lives next to the sacred mountain of kinship which she now considers to be her most important teacher. This feels like an important conversation to have had - as two white women without indigenous heritage -  it feels uncomfortable to have, and we will forever be learning, but Hilary (a 9th generation settler in the United States) begins the process of unpacking what it means to be in right relationship with the people & place that we each call home - pushing past the burden of white fragility to build pathways of robust healing & reconnection to our landscapes - to reconciliation with first peoples.She shares what it means to create ancestral alters & how to connect with these elders who's stories she tells us, are still unfolding.She reminds us that while the work we have to do is exceptionally confronting, grief won't kill us & that the time to heal in the bosom of natural landscapes is now."Elders are always identified by the community, never by the individual - they are usually unwilling but always shows up for the community, is wise, is generous, is funny, is humble,  Our communities can guide us to where the elders are."Loved this? Try another:    Indira NaidooPod Partners Rock:Australian Medicinal Herbs Discount code 'Future5' Support the ShowCasual Support - Buy Me A CoffeeRegular Support - PatreonBuy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters, Huddle, Creating a tomorrow of togethernessWe talked aboutBeing fed a whitewashed mythology that was a narrative constructed to serve the cultivation of industrialisation.Realising she had been segregated from the truth of her countries cultureIntergenerational task of building right relations - backwards with her parents & forwards with her childrenCreating ancestral altersEldershipHealing rituals/programs - ritualised apology & forgivenessThe history of settler colonialism has created trauma, damage, theft of knowledge, land & culture.“Grief won't kill you”The relief of grief through letting tears flowCommon threads of wisdom which runs through indigenous cultures regardless of the continentGoing to the land in a reciprocal & respectful way & asking permission to be guidedAsking “how if at all can I help” informs how to be in right relationshipSupport the show

1/12/25 | Pastor Mike Montgomery

We are fortunate to have both Old Testament & New Testament examples of the "Shepherd King" metaphor for instruction in leading God's people. However the New Testamanet spells out what qualifications the pastor/elder of God's local church should possess to be suited for the job. This is helpful, because it cuts the number of candidates -- to properly represent the actual “small” percentage of those who are truly gifted / called for the responsibility. Yet Proverbs 27 gives us some very practical application from its WISDOM on how those in the oversight of God's people should interact with their local church congregation. Help fund the podcast: Patreon Listen to other podcasts produced by Generation Mars Media

On today's Servants of Grace podcast, a listener writes in and asks Dave, “What Role Should Pastors and Elders Have in My Life?”What You'll hear on this EpisodeWhy biblical eldership matters in the local church.The biblical background and Development of Eldership.The Responsibilities of Elders toward the Church.The Responsibilities of the Church toward Elders.The Qualifications and Commitments of Elders.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to the Servants of Grace Podcast via iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook,  or via email to share your feedback.Thanks for listening to this week's episode of Servants of Grace theology segment!

On today's Servants of Grace podcast, a listener writes in and asks Dave, "What Role Should Pastors and Elders Have in My Life?"What You'll hear on this Episode• Why biblical eldership matters in the local church.• The biblical background and Development of Eldership.• The Responsibilities of Elders toward the Church.• The Responsibilities of the Church toward Elders.• The Qualifications and Commitments of Elders.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackFor more Servants of Grace theology segments, please consider checking out our previous episodes and subscribing via one of the many podcast platforms below: Website: https://servantsofgrace.org/servants-of-grace-theology-segment/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/servants-of-grace/id1240932035?ls=1&mt=2#episodeGuid=https%3A%2F%2Fservantsofgrace.org%2F%3Fp%3D242879Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22CmXpzbz6JYjemSV0CMwtAmazon Music: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZXJ2YW50c29mZ3JhY2Uub3JnL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/servantsofgraceThanks for listening to this week's episode of Servants of Grace theology segment!

This week we explore Eldership as we install 3 new Elders, all on Declaration Church's 11th birthday!

Eldership: By Dave McCants, Guest Speaker 3/2/25 Listen in as our guest speaker shares from God's Word about what an elder looks like and how the church should respond to Eldership. We celebrated the ordination of our first elders at Movement Christian Church.

Series: 1 Timothy   |  Sermon Number: 8 of 19  |  Scripture Passage: 1 Timothy 3:1-7  |  Preacher: Kirk Crager  |  Sermon Date: February 23, 2025  |  Note: This sermon was preached at a combined Sunday gathering of New City Church and Cole Community Church.

Series: 1 Timothy   |  Sermon Number: 7 of 19 |  Scripture Passage: 1 Timothy 2:11-15 |  Preacher: Josh Hibbard |  Sermon Date: February 16, 2025

For a limited time, The Chorus in the Chaos listeners get 10% off their first purchase at Reformation Heritage Books! Use the coupon code: "CHORUS". While there, don't forget to check out the new Family Worship Guide.    In this episode of The Chorus in the Chaos Podcast, Jack is joined by special guest David Chambers to conclude their discussion on biblical eldership. Building on their previous conversation about the qualifications of an elder, they now focus on the practical responsibilities that come with the role. Topics include: ✔️ The biblical foundation for eldership (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1) ✔️ The importance of financial integrity and stewardship in church leadership ✔️ The dangers of greed and how it can corrupt ministry ✔️ Shepherding responsibilities—what it truly means to care for God's people ✔️ The balance between theological education and spiritual maturity ✔️ Why an elder must have a good reputation inside and outside the church Jack and David also share insights on how churches can ensure their leaders are faithfully serving as under-shepherds of Christ's flock. Whether you're an elder, aspiring to be one, or simply interested in biblical church leadership, this episode is for you!

For a limited time, The Chorus in the Chaos listeners get 10% off their first purchase at Reformation Heritage Books! Use the coupon code: "CHORUS". While there, don't forget to check out the new Family Worship Guide.    In this 2-part,bonus episode of Chorus in the Chaos, Jack is joined by Pastor David Chambers of Zion PCA in Lincoln, Nebraska, to discuss the critical topic of eldership in the church. Drawing from biblical texts like 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and James 3:1, they examine eldership's qualifications, responsibilities, and its spiritual weight. Why is it so easy for churches to prioritize business skills over biblical character? What dangers arise when churches choose leaders based on charisma instead of calling? And how can churches ensure their elders are shepherds and not just board members? Jack and David tackle these questions and more, offering insight into what it means to be above reproach and truly accountable in church leadership. Key Topics Discussed: ✔️ What the Bible says about eldership (1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1) ✔️ The dangers of the celebrity pastor culture ✔️ Why spiritual maturity matters more than leadership charisma ✔️ The importance of local church accountability ✔️ Practical steps for churches selecting elders Resources Mentioned:

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In this Sunday conversation Chris leads us through the passage in 1st Timothy around Eldership and Leadership in the church.

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 11 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 10 1 Timothy 3

2025-01-05 | Eldership | 1 Peter 5:1-4 | Mark Irving

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 10 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 9 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 9 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 9 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 8 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 8 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 8 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 7 1 Timothy 3

Rev. Mark Trigsted preached on 1 Timothy 5:17–25.

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 7 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 7 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 5 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 4 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 4 1 Timothy 3

Sign out of 2024 with this lively mastermind who suggests we take country into our body ! How?Build routine around food,Go barefoot to boost immunity, Stop seeing food as an inconvenienceCook & eat with family oftenConnect to the seasons of your life & the landscapeCreate & share ceremonyUse food as a reconciliation toolBelonging to a matriarchal community has unlocked knowledge handed down by oral stories, dance & art where kinship is more than human to human. Knowing your spirit belongs here is a gift we can all tap but with belonging comes responsibility - one to mother earth, but also to sisterhood, eldership and to being part of the greater whole.Links You'll LoveKarkala book by Mindy WoodsKarkala instagramLoved this? Try these:Tyson YunkaportaBilla from the Wild SchoolSupport the ShowCasual Support - Buy Me A CoffeeRegular Support - PatreonBuy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow mattersWe talked about:Living by 6 local seasons"Being part of the greater whole - we are one of the parts of many, it's not us & them but all of us as one contributing to our country in some way we can maintain balance"Caring for her totems goanna, echidna & wollomi pine via broader care of her environmentSocietal lack of connection & belongingImperfect allyship - ok to make mistakes but important to maintain connectionMob love a yarn - connect, be quiet, shut your mouth, open your listening & be there in respectful observation. Get curious about native food landscapes, Knowledge is the sacred part, the fundamental core of culture & treated with great reverence despite it not being written down, its taken seriously when its shared onIt's not transactional, it's about relationships & allows us all to slow down to a pace that humans should actually move at.Childhood memories on country with family - eating oysters out of jam jarsBeing a proud cook - not a chefHaving friends apply for masterchef on her behalfDebunking the myth of Australian food being meat pies & sausage rollsAsking what is Australia's cuisine & exploring culture through foodEating foods from our landscape, they belong here, are highly nutritious & are abundantMoving into eldership as wisdom holders - not an age but a readinessWhen you're taking care of country you're taking care of mob & community tooThe privilege of taking on responsibility for cultural teachingsWhen women are in charge it creates a great balance - women's wishes are always community based & they are thinking about country community & culture".You can't be what you can't see - be the one to lead the wayStanding loud & proud in sisterhood - uniting."The privilege to eat food that you've grown & understand the value of: local, seasonal, country gives you what you need at the right times in abundance - feeding the old people & the young people before feeding the well ones"Support the show

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 2 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 1 1 Timothy 3

Biblical Eldership: Qualifications of Leadership Part 1 1 Timothy 3

Drawing on her work as an educator, indigenous and land rights advocate and her mixed family history, Vanessa invites us to reflect on what it means to die well. How to become good elders and ancestors? “It ​cannot ​be ​just ​about ​us. ​It ​has ​to ​be ​about ​our ​responsibility ​to ​the ​time ​when ​we ​are ​no ​longer ​here. ​And ​it ​cannot ​be ​a ​choice ​either. ​It ​has ​to ​be ​something ​visceral.” Vanessa Andreotti    This timeless wisdom teaches us about the ways in which we can be in service of the greater good. The times we are living in often make it difficult for elders to play their role and teach the younger generation about the mistakes and successes they have experienced. Vanessa sparks ideas around the multiple layers of time, aging and pain and opens up opportunities to interact differently with our elders and ancestors so we can let their stories be medicine for generations to come.   This is from our archives, part of a beautiful and powerful conversation we had in episode 156 with Vanessa Andreotti on Radical Tenderness, Eldership and Decolonisation // Embracing Our Pain. We hope that hearing this small piece will allow you to find new insights, embrace them and continue this practice of becoming a good elder and ancestor.    Links from this episode and more at allthatweare.org

Send us a Text Message! Don't forgot to tell us who you are.Season 6Episode 6Sacred Trust: The Abuelita At The DoorHave you ever needed that special Grandmother energy? You know the one that greets you at the door with the "sacred smoke"? She balances your energy, welcomes you with a gentle hug, and a warm cup of tea? That grandmother. On this episode of The Sacred Donut Podcast, we visit with Francesca Morales... healer, mother, holder of sacred sisterhood and a creative intuitive.Francesca is a woman with a past. A woman who not only survived her past, but over came her past, healed from some heavy experiences and now uses her wisdom and knowledge to bring great love and comfort to others. And has now became THAT GRANDMOTHER.Francesca embodies big medicine in a small package. She gives us a little insight into her journey from a challenging childhood to a magical Eldership. From living on the street to guiding people to profound healing. Get your blankie and cup of tea, and snuggle up for this one! email address: MayanMedicines@gmail.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showCreator: Nataline R. CruzProducer/Engineer: Tío Theresa M. SanchezExecutive Administrator : Mariah Cruz-Nanio MenjivarGraphic Designer: Tanya Tenorio-RashaadMusic: Luis T. Castro @luisk1912

Heather and Jonathan sit down with Dr. Payne to talk about importance passages in the pastoral epistles that seem to be limiting the ministry of women. Dr Payne helps us understand these passages in the original language and how they actually do not exclude women from eldership in the local church. Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.comBecome part of our growing Facebook community Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstcenturyouthministryLike our fan page! https://www.facebook.com/FirstCenturyYouthMin