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Does an Elder Have to be “Able to Teach?” (1 Timothy 3:2)

By Filings on Fri, 01/13/23
Church & Ministry
Elders
Church Leadership
Teaching Bible

Yes, but… “this word does not necessitate skillful communication, much less require an elder to speak from the front of a room.” - Kenneth Berding

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The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

(KJV, Proverbs 10:32)

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