The Leaders Qualified by God
1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9

          Purpose: Jesus, the head of the Church, has given overseer/elder/pastors to his church to care for their souls as undershepherds. As such, he has called and qualified these men to serve the church he created.

                   1. Aspiration and Ability (1 Tim. 3:1, 2)
                          A man who Aspires
                          A man able to teach

                  2. Character and Maturity (1 Tim. 3:2-4, 6; Titus 1:6-9a)
                         Possess exemplary Integrity and maturity, not perfection.  
                          Above reproach*                 Husband of One Wife*                 Temperate                                       
                           Prudent                                  Not accused of dissipation          Sensible
                           Respectable                          Hospitable                                     Able to teach                                                        
                           Not addicted to wine*         Not pugnacious*                           Not Self-willed
                           Not Quick tempered            Gentle                                            Peaceful
                           Not accused of rebellion     Free from love of money             Not fond of sordid gain                     
                           Manages Household well    Children who believe                   Not a new convert     
                           Loving what is Good            Just                                                  Devout                         
                           Holding fast to the faithful Word (Gospel)     Good Reputation outside of the Church 
                            

                3. Reputation and Responsibility (1 Tim. 3:5,7; Titus 1:5,9b, Acts 6:4)
                       In a specific locale
                       Guarding the local church