God calls spiritually mature Christians to serve the church in special leadership capacities, i.e., elders, deacons, pastors, teachers, and evangelists. The office of pastor and elder is limited to qualified men who are called by God, recognized by the body, and meet the biblical standards of eldership. The role of elders is to guard, guide, and grow the church (1 Timothy 3:1-14; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-5).

Women have significant leadership roles within the church and have equal value and identity in Christ in the image of God and in salvation (Galatians 3:27-28). Deacons are men and women who are qualified and called to serve the church, ensuring that the practical needs of the congregation (i.e., widows and orphans) are met (Acts 6:1-7; Romans 16:1; 1 Timothy 3:8-13).