00:00 The Racing Team Analogy

02:43 The Importance of Mature Leadership in the Church

03:31 Exploring 1 Timothy 3: Qualifications of an Elder

04:39 The Risks of Recent Converts in Leadership

07:15 Understanding the Parable of the Sower

11:40 The Role of Trials in Christian Maturity

14:55 Application: Identifying Recent Converts

23:43 Caring for and Supporting Church Leaders

27:32 The Seriousness of Pride and Condemnation

36:04 Conclusion and Prayer

00:00 Introduction and Speaker Background

00:17 The Importance of the Topic

01:12 Proving Grounds: A Military Analogy

02:32 Biblical Qualifications for Elders

03:50 Managing Your Household Well

05:28 The Role of Fathers and Discipline

08:50 The Impact of Fatherhood on Children

15:28 Practical Steps for Leading Your Family

27:06 The Spiritual Benefits of Leading Well

31:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

00:00 Introduction: Setting the Stage with Some Jazz

00:13 Deny Yourself: Marc's Sermon Message

00:51 What He Must Be: Voddie Baucham's Book

01:58 Paul's Four Negatives for Church Leadership

02:42 The Importance of Being Above Reproach

04:55 Sober-Mindedness and Alcohol

21:20 Gentleness Over Violence

24:21 Understanding Gentleness in Leadership

25:34 False Teachers and Quarrelsomeness

28:14 Personal Journey and Lessons Learned

32:19 Theological Triage and Doctrinal Distinctions

36:21 Money and Trust in God

46:55 Concluding Thoughts on Godly Leadership