Continue to explore the qualifications of a church leader in 1 Timothy 3:1-2, “It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate . . .” Grimm-Thayer’s definition from the Greek word “nephalios” means “a state untouched by any slumberous or beclouding influences . . . He does not lose his physical, psychological or spiritual orientation.” Consider the elder board as a team. Gene Getz states, "This kind of man exhibits faith hope and love.” “It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent . . .” We also read in Romans 12:3, “For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith." Consider that a senior pastor is always looking to find good leadership. “It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable . . .” To be respectable is to live a well-ordered life. Consider that we need a model to help us prepare church leaders. Officer training for the elder board ought to include theology, character, and basic discipleship. “It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable . . .” We read in Leviticus 19:33-34, “When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt; I am the Lord your God." The hospitality of leaders in the church is important and is a mark of Christian love. What is the advantage of opening our homes to others? “It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach . . .” In 2 Timothy 2:23-25 we read, “But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels. The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition . . .” What does it mean that an elder must be able to teach? “It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not addicted to wine . . .” Paul instructs us not to use our liberty as an opportunity for the flesh.