In the work and organization of the church, if a pastor has not been provided by the conference/mission/field, the office of elder ranks as the highest and most important. The local elder must be one recognized by the church as a strong religious and spiritual leader, and must have a good reputation “with them that are without.” In the absence of a pastor, the elder is the religious leader of the church and by precept and example must continually seek to lead the church into a deeper and fuller Christian experience.

 

Capable of Ministering the Word: The elder should be capable of conducting services of the church. It is not always possible for the conference/mission/field to supply ministerial help for all the churches; consequently the elder must be prepared to minister in word and doctrine. However, the elder should not be chosen primarily because of social position, or because of speaking ability, but rather because of a consecrated life and leadership ability. This should be taken into consideration by the nominating committee in preparing its report at the time of the church election.

In churches with a large membership it is advisable to choose more than one elder. The burdens of office may be too great for one person, and should be shared by as many as are required to do the work. In such event one of them should be designated as “first elder.” The work should be divided among the elders in harmony with their experience and ability.

The chosen elders form the primary administrative structure for church and reports to the Church Board. The following officers makes up the elders board for our church.

Pr. H. Mulendama (Church Pastor)

Br. J. Kaite (Administrative Elder)

Br. H. Chikobe (Elder)

Br. M. Mulemwa (Elder)

Br. M. Mwinga (Elder)

Br. M. Milambo (Elder)

Br. E. Bbole (Elder)

Sr. R. Banda (Church Clerk)