While many potential elders might meet the biblical qualifications as far as the list is concerned in 1 Timothy and Titus, that does not mean they are ultimately qualified. When appointing elders in a church there needs to be major considerations into temperament that might not have revealed itself until the pressures that come along with the office are turned up. So many churches have been dissolved or divided because the wrong types of men were installed. In this lesson, Jeremy lays out what considerations all leaders need to ask themselves in regards to what type of pathway they desire to walk.
"Second Steps" is all about what people should consider in regards to either becoming elders or how they view others who are becoming elders. Perfection is not the fair expectation that should be placed on them, but a desire to be more like Jesus is.
Would someone please desire this opportunity? In a world where leadership most often revolves around influencers and fame, the church is in need of more shepherds. As a matter of fact, we are all in need of more shepherds. So how does the term "Elder" apply to shepherding? It's the same thing. Paul appointed elders in every town to look after, guide and protect the sheep from dangers they many times were not even aware of. We need good leaders!!!