We take a break from our time in John's Gospel to consider Paul's letter to Titus at Crete as we prayerfully seek to nominate those whom God has called to the office of elder. In this opening section of Paul's letter, the apostle lays out the mission of Titus and charges him to appoint elders in every city for the churches. Even though Crete was a difficult place to minister and find qualified men, Titus must still submit to the Bible's standards for church office.