Titus 1:4-8

This letter is sent to Titus, my true son through the trust in God we share in common. May you have grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

The reason I left you in Crete was for you to organize what was still needed and to appoint elders in every town, as I told you.

An elder must have a good reputation, the husband of one wife, and have children who believe and who are not accused of being wild or disobedient.

As a leader for God, a head elder must have a good reputation and not be arrogant. He should not have a quick temper nor get drunk; he shouldn't be violent or greedy for money.

He should be hospitable, someone who loves what's good and does what's right. He should be living a life for God, self-controlled,