How church boards can be effective and efficient in what they are called to do? What timeless truths can be found in a prescriptive passage from the Book of Acts? In this section of the lecture "Real Churches Call Empowering Elders" Richard Thompson:

- tells us how government was structured in America according to a verse from Isaiah; 

- reads Acts 6:1-7 which has a description of the qualifications  elders and a picture of them working together;

- speaks about the importance of prayer and asks a question, "How does the board of your church guide the ministry of prayer in your church?"; 

- explains how effective elder board should guide the process and empower God's people for effective service;

- gives examples of policies.