The Noble Desire of an Overseer

We examine Paul's qualifications for church overseers found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, exploring the character traits required for spiritual leadership and the noble ambition of serving God's people. • Paul wrote to Timothy in the early 60s AD to help establish proper church leadership in Ephesus • Overseers (also called bishops or elders) must be men of exemplary character who desire to serve • The role of overseer is specifically designated for qualified men in scripture • Aspiring to church lead...