Reference

Titus 1:5-9; Jeremiah 2:8; Jeremiah 10:21; 2 Timothy 4:3; Romans 8:29-29; Matthew 23:23; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Matthew 9:38; Ezekiel 22:30
  1. The Call
    1. Called for a purpose
      1. Called to represent Jesus
      2. To be His mouthpiece
    2. Ordained for a duty
      1. Called to preach the gospel
      2. Called to equip the saints
  2. The required testimony
    1. Not self-willed
    2. Not quick-tempered
    3. Not a drunkard
    4. Not violent
    5. Not greedy
  3. The needed characteristics
    1. Hospitable
    2. A lover of good
    3. Sober-minded/not an addict
    4. Just
    5. Holy
    6. Self-controlled
    7. Faithful to the Word of God