Series:   I Timothy for Beginners
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The Role, Work and Qualifications of Elders

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: October, 2018
As the title suggests this lesson will briefly look at what type of men should have the important responsibility of church leadership.
Discussion Questions
  1. What are some reasons men may not feel qualified to serve as elders and how does Paul address this issue in I Timothy 3:1?
  2. What are the meanings of the three terms used to describe an elder and how are they related?
    1. Presbuteros
    2. Epsikopos
    3. Poimen
  3. Why is the following statement true?
    • "A woman, no matter her desire, knowledge, and skills cannot serve as an elder."
  4. How do we know that a congregation must have more than one elder and why is this important?
  5. Explain the following responsibilities of church leaders.
    1. Teach
    2. Protect
    3. Lead
    4. Pray and minister to the flock
    5. Anointing with Oil
    6. Shepherd the flock
    7. Discipline
    8. Mature the saints
  6. Explain the importance of each of the qualifications of elders. (I Timothy 3:2-7)
    1. Above reproach
    2. Husband of one wife
    3. Temperate
    4. Prudent
    5. Respectable
    6. Hospitable
    7. Apt to teach
    8. Not a drunkard
    9. Not pugnacious
    10. Gentle
    11. Peaceable
    12. Free from the love of money
    13. A well-managed home
    14. Not a new convert
  7. What other qualifications of elders beyond those in I Timothy 3:2-7 would be appropriate to consider?
  8. Defend or refute the following statement:
    • "Elders should be appointed by ministers and not by elders."
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