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Robin said:

Re-elected? That's a novel idea... but I don't see term limits for church officers in the Scriptures. I can see [/i]replacing[/i] officers who have been disqualified or gone home to be with the Lord, but not retaining them by a vote... though there have been times I've wished for such a thing in my own church. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/giggle.gif" alt="" />

Interesting thoughts. I don't see term limits either. I also don't see them for pastors who seem to stay with a congregation for a number of years and then move on to another congregation.

I'm not sure where this practice originated but while some churches have the view "once and elder, always an elder" some other's view an elder as "active" or "inactive" depending on whether they are currently in or out of office at the time. I suppose that since being in office can make significant demands on one's time the idea of term limits are intended to allow for a time of renewal while employing others to continue the work. Maybe someone else can explain where this practice began and why.


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts