BIG IDEA: Elders must be above reproach in their homes and manner of life, and able to hold fast and teach the truth.

OUTLINE:

1. Faithful in Their Homes

2. Formed in Their Character

3. Firm in Their Doctrine

Resources: ESV Study Bible; World Biblical Commentary: Pastoral Epistles by William Mounce; The Man of God: His Calling and Godly Life by Albert Martin; Reformed Systematic Theology - Vol. 4: Church and Last Things by Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley; Rethinking the Governance Structure at Bethlehem Baptist Church: A Biblical Examination of Key Terms by John Piper; Commentary on Titus by John Calvin; The Character of Christ: The Fruit of the Spirit in the Life of our Savior by Jonathan Landry Cruse; Managing Your Households Well: How Family Leadership Trains You For Church Leadership by Chap Bettis