What is an elder?

October 6-7, 2023 schedule

(Cost will be $80 per person. That includes Friday night housing and two meals on Saturday, plus all retreat materials. Other meals will be available if preregistered @ $10 additional per person per meal. Additional nights at the camp will cost $40 each for those arriving a day early.)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8

8:00 Am Breakfast Option ($10/person)

9:00 am -12:00 pm – Optional Servant Project

12:00 pm Lunch Option ($10/person)

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Servant project or explore

the island

5:00 pm Dinner option ($10/person)

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Session One: An Elder is a pastor

7:30 – 9:00 pm – Session Two: A deacon is an elder

9:00 pm - “Gemütlichkeit,” featuring refreshments and social fellowship

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

8:00 am – Breakfast

9:00 am – 10:30 AM Session Three: The duties of a

congregational elder

10:30 – 12:00 pm Session Four: Church

Government

12:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Session Five: Dos and donts

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Session Six: The Most important qualification of an elder

4:00 pm – snack and depart