Introduction
Qualifications for Elders
1. General (Titus 1:5-6, 2 Corinthians 8:19, Acts 14:23)
Men
Appointed or congregational approved
Above reproach
Complementarianism says that men and women are equal in dignity and value but created different with complementary functions and roles.
2.Family (Titus 1:6)
Husband of one wife
Children are believers
Children are obedient
3.Personal (Titus 1:8)
Not arrogant (head strong)
Not quick tempered
Not addicted to wine
Not violent
Not greedy
Hospitable
Love of good
4.Mental (Titus 1:8-9, 1 Timothy 3:1)
Self-controlled
5.Spiritual (Titus 1:8-9)
Upright
Devout/holy
Disciplined
Word Centered