Bible Verses about “leadership in the church”

“The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;”

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.”

“Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.”

“This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.”

“Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.”

“Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.”

“Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.”