Raising Hope - What to Look for in a Church Leader | January 12, 2025

As we begin this new year, our focus is to watch your life and doctrine closely. What do you look for in a church leader? Do you look for one who loves Jesus? Who has integrity and is faithful in all areas of life? Who leads their home in the ways of Jesus? Who cares for you individually? Who sees the big picture for the church? Who teaches the Bible well? This Sunday, we are going to learn what to look for in a church leader from Titus 1:5-16. We don’t believe that "everything rises or falls on leadership." Everything rises and falls on Christ. Church leaders first lead by example as they follow Christ. As the late pastor of Grandview Church in Kitchener Steve Baxter taught, “Your church will look like your elders.” This is why we need you to pray for our current leaders and ask God to raise up more. After studying Titus 1, if you know of a godly man 18 years or older who meets the qualifications of an elder, please let me know. In fact, I would love to hear from you about what you look for in a church leader as well as any names you would like to nominate for Elders at [email protected]. I am thankful for the leaders God has given our church. If you are also, please let them know.