Paul lists descriptions and qualifications of overseers and deacons.
These descriptors of various church leaders would hav been very helpful to this young pastor.
God has expectations for his followers and these expectations specifically for leaders in the church.
Just by scanning these requirements it is obvious that leadership is not for everyone.
There is a whole list of character traits here to put into practice.
The idea of qualified leadership is important. Both lists of qualifications for overseers and deacons focus on godly character, but there is one unique gifting for overseers- desire and ability to teach.
Father, thank you for equipping and calling leaders in the church.
