In recent weeks, VBC has been studying the offices of Elder and Deacon in 1 Timothy. Chapter 3 gives us a breakdown of the qualifications for those who are qualified to serve as elders and deacons. We have taken this opportunity to outline the New Testament teaching on eldership and...

Are church elders perfect? Uh..no. Just ask my wife. She can make you a list. But doesn’t it seem like the standard of elder qualifications in 1 Timothy and Titus is impossibly high? Here is the list from Titus 1:6-9: 6 If any man is above reproach, the husband of...