1 Timothy 3:1-2 Qualifications for Elders - Introduction

One of the most challenging aspects of having a healthy, growing church is having healthy, growing leaders. If you believe as I do, that everything rises and falls on leadership, it's not hard to see why Paul approached this subject with his mentee, Timothy. These first 7 verses of the third chapter set the bar pretty high. But then again, it is for those who lead in the body of Christ.