Such Christian elders do not rule over the flock. Rather, they shepherd the congregation and unstintingly take the lead in Christian activities.
(‏ خر ١٩ :‏ ​ ٣ -‏ ٨‏ )‏ وَٱلشُّيُوخُ ٱلْمَسِيحِيُّونَ لَا يَحْكُمُونَ عَلَى ٱلرَّعِيَّةِ ،‏ بَلْ يَرْعَوْنَ ٱلْجَمَاعَةَ وَيَأْخُذُونَ ٱلْقِيَادَةَ بِٱجْتِهَادٍ فِي ٱلنَّشَاطَاتِ ٱلْمَسِيحِيَّةِ .‏