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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 tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

(ESV, Proverbs 15:2)

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