The Meeting Place is led by an Elder Team that is nominated and discerned by the Covenant Community of TMP. Our Elder team commits to providing spiritual leadership for the TMP community, and we are grateful for their selfless service in our community. Elders undergo a thorough screening process before they are eligible for appointment. Accepting the volunteer role of an Elder is to undertake a challenging and significant role and not to be taken lightly.
Lead Pastor
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TMP ELDERS?
WHAT CHARACTERISTICS ARE IMPORTANT FOR AN ELDER TO HAVE?
WHAT SPIRITUAL GIFTS ARE IMPORTANT FOR AN ELDER TO HAVE?
The spiritual gifts of discernment, wisdom, and leadership are considered foundational gifts for those who serve as Elders. We also believe that together, the Elder Team should contain the presence of other gifts such as teaching, evangelism, pastoral shepherding, administration, encouragement, and mercy.
The gift of discernment is the divine enablement to distinguish between truth and error. It is the ability to discern the spirits, differentiating between good and evil, right and wrong. Scripture references are: 1 Corinthians 12:10; Acts 5:1–4; and Matthew 16:21–23.
The gift of wisdom is the divine enablement to apply spiritual truths effectively to meet needs in specific situations. Scripture references are: 1 Corinthians 12:8; James 3:13–18; 1 Corinthians 2:3–14; and Jeremiah 9:23–24.
The gift of leadership is the divine enablement to envision the future of the church coupled with a humble heart to serve others. Scripture references are: Genesis 12:1; Isaiah 43:18–19; Matthew 7:7; Matthew 20:25–28; Luke 22:27; John 10:3–4, 11; I Corinthians 2:9–13; and James 1:5.
The gift of teaching is the divine enablement to understand, clearly explain, and apply the Word of God, causing greater Christ-likeness in the lives of listeners. Scripture references are: Romans 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:28–29; Acts 18: 24–28; and 2 Timothy 2:2.