(1 Timothy 3:8-13 and Acts 6:3)

• Full of the Holy Ghost.
• Sober-minded.
• Not a drunkard.
• Truthful and honest. Not deceitful.
• Not greedy of money.
• Believing and living the true doctrine.
• Faithful.
• Proven. Not a novice but experienced.
• Full of wisdom.
• Of honest and good report.
• Blameless.
• The husband of one living wife (polygamy/adultery prohibited).
• Wife is to be sober, dignified, faithful, and not a gossip.
• Children are in subjection.
• Home is in proper care and order.