Our Elders

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Shepherd the church by being an example and role model.
  • Carry the ultimate responsibility and authority to see that the church remains on a true biblical course; that its members are being appropriately shepherded, that the body is being fed through insightful and accurate biblical teaching, and that the life of the church is being well managed with the assistance of competent and Godly leaders.
  • Guard the body of Christ against harmful influences.
  • Provide spiritual guidance, challenging those who are contradicting biblical truth and guiding those who find themselves in patterns of sinful behaviour.
  • Care about the spiritual and physical well-being of congregants; pray regularly for our community.
  • Spiritual maturity
  • Able to keep confidential information
  • Able to teach others from scripture and challenge us to live according to scripture
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team player
  • Humility
  • Conflict-resolution skills

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.

  1. Discernment

    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.

  2. Wisdom

    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.

  3. Leadership

    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.

  4. Teaching

    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.