Beyond the Qualifications There is no question as to the importance and necessity of developing young men to meet the qualifications and qualities mentioned in 1 Timothy and Titus. However, there is so much more to being an elder that often does not get consideration. This is likely due to the fact that Scripture does not clearly lay anything out as it does in the Pastoral Epistles. That does not mean though, that other leadership characteristics are not addressed in a diffe

Training and development in the truth must first begin with learning about the origin and authority of Scripture. A quarter class of “How We Got the Bible” would be a good place to start. A class on Hermeneutics (Biblical Interpretation) would also be needed. Second, there should be training in the area of core biblical doctrines concerning the church of the New Testament. Some of those would include its structure, its worship, the Lord’s Supper, and salvation. Third, there

Mothers are special in so many ways. The selfless care of their family and home is endless. People all over the world point to their mothers as one of the biggest influences in their lives. There are many women in Scripture who had such an impact on their children. The mothers of Moses, Samuel, Jesus, and John are but a few. One such woman is Lois, the mother of Timothy. Scripture tells us about several characteristics and actions concerning this mother and her son, and the r

“Cinco de Mayo,” or the 5th of May, is a well-known Mexican day of celebration and remembrance. In Mexico and the United States alike, this day is recognized by many with culturally related food, song, dance, and much more. Despite the belief by many that it is an annual observance of Mexican independence, it actually marks the anniversary of the victory of Mexican forces over the renowned French army on May 5, 1862. This was a major victory in the history of the Mexican coun