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“No man should become an elder who is not willing to be an elder, and no man should become an elder who is not qualified to be an elder.”

By Filings on Wed, 08/14/24
Church & Ministry
Elders
Church Leadership
Pastoral Qualifications

“There are surprisingly few men who exist at that point where willingness meets qualification. There are almost always some who are willing but not qualified and some who are qualified but not willing. What the church needs so badly is men who are both.” - Challies

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