The tasks and responsibilities of an Elder vary greatly and require discernment as the Elder Board strives to keep the church on its biblical course. The Elder Board tackles key issues facing the church. These include:

• Determining the overall vision and future direction of the church.
• Creating policies to define clearly church values and biblical operating procedures.
• Ensuring the church’s teachings and practices reflect accurate biblical theology.
• Providing avenues for pastoral care, conflict resolution, discipline, and restoration.
• Providing direction on financial or risk-management issues.
• Providing accountability to the senior pastor, to ensure the vision and values determined by the Elders are being carried out.