1. It is an Essential Vocation

2. “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.

3. 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?

4. 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)

5. Two Truths about Pastoral Leadership: 1. It is an Essential Vocation “And it will be: Like people, like priests…” (Hosea 4:9, NIV)

6. Two Truths about Pastoral Leadership: 1. It is an Essential Vocation “A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.” (Luke 6:40, NIV)

7. Two Truths about Pastoral Leadership: 2. It is a Restricted Vocation “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)

8. 6 Pastoral Responsibilities • Rule • Preach/Teach • Pray for the Sick • Care for the Church • Set Church Policy • Ordain Other Leaders

9. 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