| The eldership is a very strong element of our tradition and we expressed a lot of concern about the reduction in their role under the proposed new structure. |
| Frank, trying to undermine the Democratic eldership by going to the party's money men to back his 2016 election bid. |
| Within two years he created an eldership and divided the duties, which left the deacons out of some decision making. |
| The Moderator has said her appointment should be a significant boost to the eldership in Scotland and to the role of women in the church. |
| This elevation to eldership and leadership status in their communities rarely happens to women. |
| Another time the eldership of the church went away to think through strategically how to achieve the church's vision. |
