The Bible states qualifications for church elders. Paul lists 15 qualifications for elder in his letter to Timothy (1 Tim. 3:1-7), and 17 qualifications in his letter to Titus (Tit. 1:5-9). The two lists differ slightly, both in number and characteristics mentioned. Each list served either as a general guideline, or was specifically tailored by the Apostle … Continue reading The Biblical Qualifications for Church Elder