Qualifications for Church Leadership

In the Old Testament the priests and Levites held their offices based on their ancestry. In this Bible study Mr. Smith begins I Timothy 3 by showing us that the offices in God's church are filled based on the character shown by the people placed in each office. He covers the first three verses of the chapter showing us the qualities required to be an elder in God's church.

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.
Apart from pastoring, Gary enjoys hiking, playing and watching sports, reading and spending time with family.