Biblical Elder Qualifications

    1. Above reproach

    2. The husband of one wife

    3. Temperate [self-controlled, balanced]

    4. Prudent [sensible, good judgment]

    5. Respectable [well-behaved, virtuous]

    6. Hospitable

    7. Able to teach

    8. Not addicted to wine

    9. Not pugnacious [not belligerent]

    10. Gentle [forbearing]

    11. Peaceable [uncontentious]

    12. Free from the love of money

    13. Manages his household well

    14. Not a new convert

    15. A good reputation with those outside the church

    1. Above reproach

    2. The husband of one wife

    3. Having children who believe

    4. Not self-willed

    5. Not quick-tempered

    6. Not addicted to wine

    7. Not pugnacious

    8. Not fond of sordid gain

    9. Hospitable

    10. Lover of what is good [kind, virtuous]

    11. Sensible [see prudent]

    12. Just [righteous conduct, law-abiding]

    13. Devout [holy, pleasing to God, loyal to His Word]

    14. Self-controlled

    15. Holds fast the faithful Word, both to exhort and to refute [trustworthy]

    1. Not shepherding under compulsion, but voluntarily

    2. Not shepherding for sordid gain, but with eagerness

    3. Not lording it over the flock, but proving to be an example

Vegas Underground Elder Requirements

To Become an Elder:

  • Full endorsement and approval (without exception) of Vegas Underground's beliefs statement and values statement.

  • Mandatory attendance and full participation at the monthly Vegas Underground Elders meeting.

  • 1 year probationary period.

  • Ongoing accountability with Biblical Elder Qualifications.

  • Grace-filled accountability with all the Vegas Underground networks and individuals.

  • Recognition of the authority of Vegas Underground's Council of Elders and submission to this body.

Our Elders

Our elders provide spiritual oversight, guidance, and care for the Vegas Underground network of micro-churches.

Bret Johnson

Bret is a Pastor, Leader, and Missions Mobilizer. In 2017, Bret Johnson started The Hastening. The Hastening primarily exists to do level-one missions mobilization. Our primary tool for this is the Kairos Course, a 10-week (usual format) worldview and Christian discipleship experience designed to help believers in Jesus understand what God is doing in the world and how to join Him in it. Since starting The Hastening, more than 300 people have taken the Kairos course led by Bret from all over the world. More than 75 facilitators have also been trained during that time and he currently is also on the national team for Simply Mobilizing USA, the group that oversees the Kairos course.