Henderson Hills Elders

The church is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20). Once this foundation was firmly established, the role of temporary officers ceased, leaving the church to be governed solely by the precepts of Scripture.

At Henderson Hills, we affirm that church leadership is entrusted to its ordinary officers: Elders and Deacons. The Elders are called to protect, feed, lead, and care for the church, bearing the primary responsibility for the spiritual well-being of the flock. Meanwhile, Deacons serve by addressing practical needs within the church body.

After much study and prayer, Henderson Hills formally adopted Elder-led church governance on August 4, 1996, ensuring that leadership aligns with biblical principles and Christ’s design for His church.

The Elders consider it a privilege and blessing to have the opportunity to pray with members. The Elder Council meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, and members are welcome to meet with the Elders for prayer or other issues.

Contact the Elders to schedule a time to meet with them during one of the Elder Council meetings.

In addition, Elders or staff are available before and after each worship service for prayer. When appropriate, two or more Elders will anoint with oil during prayers for healing.

Several passages provide qualifications for eldership (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9).

On occasion, as the Lord leads, the Elder Council will ask for those men who feel called by God to step forward to investigate the possibility of entering the elder mentoring process. This process lasts up to two years. The congregation will be given a chance to approve successful candidates after recommendation by the Elder Council.

This extensive process is designed to get to know these men well and examine their biblical qualifications for elders, their ability to teach the Bible, their reputation as men of God in the church and the community, their ministry to the church, and their doctrinal soundness.

Henderson Hills Baptist Church endeavors to be a church of the Lord Jesus Christ, as described, established, and mandated by the New Testament. Bylaws are to provide general guidance to Henderson Hills on governance and operation, based upon biblical references. However, the ultimate authority for Henderson Hills governance and operation is the Bible. When a conflict or ambiguity exists with regard to these Bylaws, deference is to be given to the biblical reference to resolve the conflict or ambiguity.

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