Lakeshore Eldership (also listed in the New Testament as overseer, and shepherd) is a biblical ministry established to provide spiritual leadership, oversight, and care for the local church through teaching, prayer, spiritual oversight, and serving as examples (1 Peter 5:2-3; Hebrews 13:17). Aligned with our egalitarian view of scripture, Lakeshore Elders are made up of both men and women, specifically appointed to one of our Lakeshore campuses, yet working together to support our “one church, multiple locations” model. (Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5; Acts 20:17, 28-31; 1 Peter 5:1-2). Every Lakeshore elder has been selected and vetted according to the scriptural qualifications for eldership which emphasizes godly character, spiritual maturity, family leadership, self-control, and sound doctrine (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9).