Biblical Eldership, Part 2 – 1 Timothy 3:1-7

The qualifications of elders.

Connect Group Questions

1. What does it mean for a man to aspire to the o0ice of overseer in a local church?
2. Upon reviewing the qualifications outlined in the passage, which traits require your immediate focus in terms of better actualizing them?
3. What does it mean for an elder to be qualified in His domestic life? What reason does the Apostle Paul give for the importance of a man’s faithfulness in this area?
4. What makes elders a target for the kingdom of darkness? What specific methods can we employ to pray for our present and future elders?
5. Enumerate reasons for which you are grateful that Jesus is your Great Shepherd?