Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons

Every church leader knows the qualifications for elders and deacons that are spelled out in the Bible, but actually finding other leaders who fulfill the biblical qualifications can be difficult.

Thabiti Anyabwile writes from his expertise as a pastor and elder, showing how to identify and reproduce legitimate leaders and willing servants throughout the ranks of the local church. Balancing thoughtful analysis of pertinent passages with thorough application for practical use in a contemporary context, Anyabwile answers the questions, “Who should we look for to lead and serve in the church?” and “What should they do to fulfill their calling?”

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Introduction
4. How To Use This Book
5. Part 1: Finding Table Servants
6. Chapter 1: Choosing Your Walter: An Introduction to Deacons
7. Chapter 2: Full of the Spirit and Wisdom
8. Chapter 3: Sincere
9. Chapter 4: Sober and Content
10. Chapter 5: Keeps Hold of the Faith
11. Chapter 6: Tried and True
12. Part 2: Finding Reliable Elders
13. Chapter 7: Sheep and Shephers: An Introduction to Elders
14. Chapter 8: Desires a Noble Task
15. Chapter 9: Above Reproach
16. Chapter 10: A One-Woman Man
17. Chapter 11: Sober-Minded, Self-Controlled, Respectable
18. Chapter 12: Hospitable
19. Chapter 13: Able to Teach
20. Chapter 14: Sober, Gentle, Peacemaking
21. Chapter 15: Not a Lover of Money
22. Chapter 16: Leader at Home
23. Chapter 17: Mature and Humble
24. Chapter 18: Respected by Outsiders
25. Part 3: What Good Pastros Do
26. Chapter 19: Elders Refute Error
27. Chapter 20: Elders Avoid Myths and Train for Godliness
28. Chapter 21: Elders Hope in God
29. Chapter 22: Elders Command
30. Chapter 23: Elders Let No One Despise Their Youth
31. Chapter 24: Elders Set an Example
32. Chapter 25: Elders Teach
33. Chapter 26: Elders Grow
34. Chapter 27: Elders Watch Their Life
35. Chapter 28: Elders Watch Their Doctrine
36. Afterword
37. Appendix
38. Closing Credits