What does it mean to be ordained an elder?
Ordained elders are people who have proven that they are skilled in Scripture and understand the inner workings of the Christian Church and the local ministry. In essence, elders are the spiritual leaders of congregations or in conjunction with pastoral leadership.

Ordained elders are people who have proven that they are skilled in Scripture and understand the inner workings of the Christian Church and the local ministry. In essence, elders are the spiritual leaders of congregations or in conjunction with pastoral leadership. “Let the elders who rule well be counted with double honor” (1 Timothy 5:17). Ordained elders are people who have proven that they are skilled in Scripture and understand the inner workings of the Christian Church and the local ministry. In essence, elders are the spiritual leaders of congregations or in conjunction with pastoral leadership. The role of ordained elders within the Christian Church can vary from denomination to denomination. However, the Bible is very clear about the responsibilities that an elder should take within the church.