1 Timothy 3:2-3

"This is a trustworthy saying: "If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position." So a church leader must be a man whose..."

"[So a church leader must] not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money. He must manage his own family...."

"Dear Father, Give in whatever measure you please the qualities of elders and deacons to all your people, even to me. Help me desire tasks that are a...."

"Dear Beloved, On Paul's last visit with the Ephesian elders, he warned them:Here are my instructions: diligently guard yourselves, and diligently..."