Church Leadership Podcast for Pastors and Leaders

Qualifications for Elders | Church Leadership Podcast

Written by John McGee | Mar 18, 2026, 5:00:00 AM

About this Episode

In this episode of the Church Leadership Podcast, John McGee and Dave Bruskas walk through 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and reflect on the calling, character, and responsibility of elders in the church.

They discuss:

  • Why aspiring to church leadership can be a good and godly desire

  • Why elder qualifications are rooted more in character than competency

  • How leadership at home shapes leadership in the church

This conversation offers practical wisdom for current elders, aspiring leaders, and anyone who wants to serve the church with humility and integrity.