“The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an

overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded,

self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a

drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.

He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive,

for if someone does not know how to manage his own

household, how will he care for God’s church?

He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with

conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well

thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into

a snare of the devil.” (1 Timothy 3:1–7, ESV)

1. It is an Essential Vocation

Two Truths aboutPastoral Leadership:

“And it will be: Like people, like priests…” (Hosea 4:9, NIV)

1. It is an Essential Vocation

Two Truths aboutPastoral Leadership:

“A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully

trained will be like his teacher.” (Luke 6:40, NIV)

2. It is a Restricted Vocation

Two Truths aboutPastoral Leadership:

“I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service,”

(1 Timothy 1:12, ESV)

6 Pastoral Responsibilities1. Rule2. Preach/Teach3. Pray for the Sick4. Care for the Church5. Set Church Policy6. Ordain Other Leaders

The Qualifications of Elders• Above Reproach• One Wife• Sober-Minded• Self-Controlled• Respectable• Hospitable• Able to Teach• Not a Drunkard

• Gentle Disposition• Not a Lover of

Money• Manages His

Household Well• Not a Recent

Convert• Well Thought Of