Elders:
Elders are charged with directing the church and overseeing the preaching the word of God (1 Tim. 5:17).
Teach: Elders are to instruct the people of God (Acts 6:2; 20:28-31; Eph. 4:12-13; 1 Tim. 3:2; 5:17; Titus 1:9). They build up the church through sound biblical teaching and make certain what is preached agrees with the Bible.
Pray: Elders are to be devoted to the ministry of prayer (Acts 6:4). They are available to pray for the sick (James 5:14).
Shepherd: Elders help take care of the members of our church (1 Peter 5:2). Shepherds are servants leaders who nurture the spiritual growth of the congregation, protect them, encourage them, and comfort them in times of distress and grief. As servant-leaders, the elders are to manage the membership of the church and reach out to those in need of special care or biblical mentoring (Matt. 18:15-20; 1 Cor. 5:1-13).
Deacons & Deaconesses:
Deacon and Deaconesses oversee the finances of the church. They are also responsible for helping congregation members in need, and oversee CrossWay Church's ministries that serve our world (1 Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:2-3).