Titus 1:5-9

a model to follow -- Titus 1:5-9 5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished (the things that are wanting you might set in order) and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. 6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and

a model to follow -- Titus 1:5-9 not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. 7 Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless-not overbearing, not quick- tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8 Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled,

a model to follow -- Titus 1:5-9 upright, holy and disciplined. 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

The first steps in building lives of integrity... Recognize the Need for Mentors V.5 –Things were left undone. – 5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished (the things that are wanting you might set in order)

The first steps in building lives of integrity... Recognize the Need for Mentors V.5 –Things were left undone. –Intentional discipling was needed –and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. –The scope was larger

Program or Strategy Promise Keepers MOPS Wednesday Prayer Meeting Senior Lunches Sunday School, Bible Fellowship, House Churches Men meeting to hold each other accountable Women encouraging and supporting young mothers Meeting with others to pray Encouraging older believers to remain faithful and involved. Gathering together to study the word of God.

The first steps in building lives of integrity... Recognize the Need for Mentors Recognize the Traits of a Mentor V.6-8

a model to follow -- Titus 1:5-9 6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. 7 Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless-not

a model to follow -- Titus 1:5-9 overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8 Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.

the Traits of a Mentor Their personal character can’t be easily faulted v. 7 Their family life and marriage hold up to scrutiny v. 6 Their spiritual life reflects a healthy relationship with God v. 8

The first steps in building lives of integrity... Recognize the Need for Mentors Recognize the Traits of a Mentor Recognize the Role of Mentors V.9

9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

the Role of a Mentor Have a grasp on the message (sound doctrine) –  – didache instruction Encourage others in their walk –  – inviting near, alongside Refute the arguments of opposition. –  – anti-laying forth ones –  – Confront