About this episode

This sermon explores the biblical qualifications for church leaders as outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7.

What does the Bible teach about the qualifications for church leaders? In this sermon from First Baptist Woodbridge, we walk through 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and explore the biblical requirements for pastors, elders, and overseers in the local church. The Apostle Paul emphasizes that church leadership is not about gifting or personality, but about godly character.

People in this episode

Host: Josh Wootton

Topics covered

• church leadership
• qualifications for overseers
• 1 Timothy 3:1-7
• godly character

Keywords

• pastors
• elders
• overseers
• Apostle Paul

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Timothy 3:1-, Bible

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