Elders and Deacons

Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.