Men who meet the Biblical requirements are appointed as elders and ministerial servants in these congregations. The elders take the lead and lovingly shepherd the flock of God in their care.
(‏ ١ تيموثاوس ٣ :‏ ​ ١ -‏ ٩ ،‏ ١٢ ،‏ ١٣‏ )‏ وَٱلشُّيُوخُ يَتَوَلَّوْنَ ٱلْقِيَادَةَ وَيَرْعَوْنَ بِمَحَبَّةٍ رَعِيَّةَ ٱللهِ ٱلَّتِي فِي عُهْدَتِهِمْ .‏