With their weighty responsibilities of teaching, shepherding, taking the lead in the preaching work, raising their families, and handling problems in the congregation, Christian elders carry a heavy load.
Mengingat tanggung jawab mereka yang serius, yakni mengajar, menggembalakan, berada di garis depan dalam pengabaran, mengurus keluarga, dan menangani problem di sidang, sungguh berat beban yang dipikul para penatua Kristen.