Leaders with Integrity are Essential for Church Health . . .

I. Elders Oversee the Shepherding of People and the Purity of Doctrine! (1 Pet 5:1-4; Ac 28:17-31; Ti 1:5-9; Heb 13:7-9)

II. Desire to be Someone God can Elevate to Elder (or Deacon)! (1)

III. Value Character more than Competence in Qualifying for Leadership! (2-7)

Practical Implications

o How can/should you pray for and support leaders?

o What keeps you from faithfulness in serving the Lord somewhere?

o What qualities do you need to cultivate? Which ones first?