CCH Shepherd Selection
As you consider who will serve as shepherds, we ask that you prayerfully select those who exhibit qualities highlighted in His Word. Please submit by placing the form in the giving box at the worship center doors. Last day to submit nomination online or in person is Sunday January 25th.
Qualities of a Shepherd
Quality #1: Eyes for one: Elders are men who are and continually pursue sexual purity. Married eyes for their spouse. Single Eyes for God alone.
Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #2: Self-disciplined in mind and body: Sober-minded in Greek literally means “wineless,” but it is here used metaphorically to mean “alert,” “watchful,” “vigilant,” or “clear-headed.” The Greek word for self-controlled means “orderly,” not leading chaotic lives.
sober-minded, self-controlled, -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #3: Loving: To be respected means that the elder is respected by those within his family, church, workplace, and community. Hospitable in Greek means to “have a love of strangers.”
Respectable, hospitable, -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #4: Teacher: One of the primary duties of the elder is to help provide spiritual direction, which is done through the tool of teaching God’s word. The elder must be able to handle the Word of God and communicate it effectively and rightly. As elders, it’s more than teaching and delivering sermons; it’s about guiding others in the truth, correcting errors, and helping others grow in their understanding of Scripture.
able to teach, -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #5: Spirit Empowered: Entirely dependent upon the Holy Spirit’s empowerment.
not a drunkard, -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #6: Steady: To be gentle and steady when conflict arises is a fruit of Holy Spirit empowerment.
not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #7: No idols other than God. A better phrase for “Not a lover of money” would be “Not Covetous.” Elders must be motivated by a love for God and His people, nothing else.
not a lover of money. -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #8: Leads and loves his family first: The word "manage" here means to "lead," and it is sometimes translated as "rule."
He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality # 9: Spiritually mature: Elders must have a growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus.
He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #10: Elders must give off the fragrance of Christ. The word for the phrase “Well thought of” or “reputation” literally means “testimony.” It means that it is not enough for the potential elder to have a good reputation within the assembly but that he has a reputation outside the four walls of the church.
Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil. -1 Tim 3:1–7.
Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #2: Self-disciplined in mind and body: Sober-minded in Greek literally means “wineless,” but it is here used metaphorically to mean “alert,” “watchful,” “vigilant,” or “clear-headed.” The Greek word for self-controlled means “orderly,” not leading chaotic lives.
sober-minded, self-controlled, -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #3: Loving: To be respected means that the elder is respected by those within his family, church, workplace, and community. Hospitable in Greek means to “have a love of strangers.”
Respectable, hospitable, -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #4: Teacher: One of the primary duties of the elder is to help provide spiritual direction, which is done through the tool of teaching God’s word. The elder must be able to handle the Word of God and communicate it effectively and rightly. As elders, it’s more than teaching and delivering sermons; it’s about guiding others in the truth, correcting errors, and helping others grow in their understanding of Scripture.
able to teach, -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #5: Spirit Empowered: Entirely dependent upon the Holy Spirit’s empowerment.
not a drunkard, -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #6: Steady: To be gentle and steady when conflict arises is a fruit of Holy Spirit empowerment.
not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #7: No idols other than God. A better phrase for “Not a lover of money” would be “Not Covetous.” Elders must be motivated by a love for God and His people, nothing else.
not a lover of money. -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #8: Leads and loves his family first: The word "manage" here means to "lead," and it is sometimes translated as "rule."
He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality # 9: Spiritually mature: Elders must have a growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus.
He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. -1 Tim 3:1-7
Quality #10: Elders must give off the fragrance of Christ. The word for the phrase “Well thought of” or “reputation” literally means “testimony.” It means that it is not enough for the potential elder to have a good reputation within the assembly but that he has a reputation outside the four walls of the church.
Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil. -1 Tim 3:1–7.