What is the NACM purpose for having Elders?
Paul once said to Titus:
“You should set in order the things that are lacking and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed you” (Tit 1:5 MKJV).
We are continuing this pattern by recognizing elders in every US State -and around the globe.
The NACM role of an Elder is a spiritual calling much like that of a minister; however, unlike a minister, we believe that the calling of an elder is not necessarily lifelong. We believe that at times and seasons God calls people to serve in roles necessary to build His Kingdom. The National Association of Christian Ministers holds State and Local Elders as those who have been called to a time and season to impart the spiritual blessing of ordination by the “laying on of hands,” and to serve as an encouragement to the Body of Christ within the fellowship of the NACM (especially to members in the States where they are appointed).
Local Elders: Are appointed closer to major Cities within States. They organize occasional gatherings more locally within the State to which they are appointed. Also, they serve as a point of contact locally for prayer, encouragement, guidance, and voluntary accountability.
State Coord. Elders: Are appointed “chairpersons” of States. They organize annual State Gatherings within the State to which they are appointed. Also, they serve as a point of contact locally for prayer, encouragement, guidance, and volunta behalf and higher authority.