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Originally Posted by Jeffrey
I would count that also.
I suppose I would say someone who holds no authority in their church. They don't study for Sundays, meet with elderly people, marry folks, bury folks... they are part of the community but are not elders. So, yes, I prefer the word "elders" as well. Actually, I don't like the word elder, but that's more a matter of style 
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There really is no good term for them... I know what you mean... they don't need a title to define them... they just ARE.. if that makes sense. They typically are recognized as a minister even if no one will give them a license.
I've heard them called "Influencers", "Foundation Saints", "Elders", "Deacons" and a ton of other things.