1. Developing Elders
1 Timothy 3:1-7

2. God's Plan For Local church
Acts 14:23
Philippians 1:1
Titus 1:5
Unqualified can cause problems
Elders, bishops and pastors same men
Acts 20:17, 28
1 Peter 5:1, 2
Those Responsible for developing elders:

3. Whole congregation
Show respect & appreciation for elders
1 Timothy 5:17-19
Lack of such discourages present elders and potential elders
Demonstrate desire to glorify God by Submission to His Plan
Young men – study qualifications & begin NOW to develop

4. Responsibility of: Those NOT qualified themselves Children
Present elders
Be example to be respected & imitated
Teach and train younger men
Those NOT qualified themselves
Can be supportive and encouraging to others
Children
1 Timothy 3:4-7 – have a "good report"

5. Responsibility of: Parents Wives 1 Timothy 3:11
May gossip; not be in subjection; discourage or belittle husband
Some dress immodestly
Can be great help and encouragement
Parents
What do your children say about the elders

6. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)