* Elders were actively present in the Old Testament
1. Elders were typically older in age
2. Elders could serve in a civic, judicial, or spiritual role
3. It takes commitment to serve in the role of an elder

Elders were actively present in the New Testament
1. Elders served mainly in a spiritual role
2. Elders were leaders in the church
3. Elders were appointed in every church
4. If a church didn't have elders, Paul sent someone to appoint them.
5. Elders have a shepherding role over the church.

Is the role of Elders in the church Biblical?
Is the role of command for churches?