Our Position on Leadership

One of our foundational beliefs was that a plurality of elders should lead and govern our body of believers, not one singular man or woman. A true biblical eldership is a qualified council of men and/or women that jointly shepherd the local church together. Our elders Matt & Samika Pfaltzgraf and Gabriel & Sabrina Bogart all lead and govern the body together under Jesus' lordship. The elders act jointly as a council and share equal authority and responsibility for the leadership of the church, all the while understanding that they are not equal in their giftedness, biblical knowledge, leadership ability, experience, etc. Therefore, those among the elders who are particularly gifted to teach and preach will naturally stand out among the other elders. However, this does not mean that the other elders who are more skilled in other areas such as counseling, leading small groups, etc., have any less authority or responsibility. Matt, Samika, Gabriel, and Sabrina all have different giftings and graces upon their lives and will shepherd the church together according to their calling and the needs of the people. Additionally, we feel it's important that those with ministry callings and gifting within the church body would not compete with the Lord for the affections of the Church. The leaders and ministries within 420 Church Clearwater exist to point others toward Christ, not to magnify themselves or their gifts.

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