God’s standard for what qualifies a man to be a pastor/elder is much different from what is often assumed in churches around the world today. Using four key passages (1 Timothy 3:1–7, Titus 1:5–9, 1 Peter 5:1–5, and 2 Timothy 2:22–26), we summarized the qualifications necessary for a pastor/elder. We observed that a pastor/elder is simply an ordinary example of what all Christians should be—in other words, his life is one that can be imitated. Thus, any pastor/elder should be able to mentor another man into spiritual leadership. Men can be discipled into the kind of spiritual leadership described by these passages in every possible cultural context. 

When is a Man Qualified for Pastoral Leadership PowerPoint

The Key Passages on Qualifications for Elders Handout