Scriptural Truth: God’s leaders must model Jesus’ high standards for believers to follow.

Supporting Scripture:

Acts 14:21-23

Titus 1:10-11

Ephesians 5:23

Acts 20:17

Acts 20:28

1 Peter 5:1-2

I Timothy 5:17-18

1 Timothy 3:4-5

I Samuel 2:12

Qualifications of Elders:  I Timothy 3:1-7

Role of Elders: Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:1-5; Ephesians 4:11-14