God’s Standards for Elders, Part 2: The Character of an Elder
Throughout history, the church has been infiltrated by wolfs in pastoral clothing. This isn’t shocking, and it isn’t a reason to leave or despise the church, Jesus Himself warned His people that this would be the case (Matt 7:15)
God’s Standards for Elders, Part 1: The Heart of an Elder
The underlying qualifications for elders are straightforward. They must be men who cannot be charged with having rotten hearts. How many job descriptions for pastors, or elections for elders start with these qualities?
Christian, What Kind of Pastor Do You Truly Want?
True humility is properly ordered. John The Baptist’s humility is seen in the fact that he knew his place, he knew his calling, and he knew that Christ is the reason, end, and goal of everything he had set out to do. Because his priorities were in order that meant that he must decrease, and Christ must increase.