7. A pastor must be peaceful—not violent (Titus 1:7; 1 Tim 3:3).
A pastor is prone to inflict violence through his words. He is to be a peacemaker.
8. A pastor must have financial integrity—not be greedy for gain (Titus 1:7; 1 Tim 3:3; 1 Peter 5:3).
A pastor is to be upright in his financial dealings and not accused of pursuing money over the kingdom of God.
9. A pastor must be hospitable (Titus 1:8; 1 Tim 3:2).
A pastor’s home is to be open for others to enjoy. A pastor’s home is not a heaven on earth but rather a place of ministry.
10. A pastor must be a lover of good (Titus 1:8).
A pastor genuinely loves what is good. He does not just think he should love it.
11. A pastor must be self-controlled (Titus 1:8; 1 Tim 3:2).
Self-control is a characterization of every area of a pastor’s life: diet, time, mouth, exercise, relationships, sex and money.
12. A pastor must be upright (Titus 1:8).
He has integrity in his relationships and in how he treats others.
13. A pastor must be holy (Titus 1:8).
His life is devoted wholeheartedly to Jesus externally and internally.
14. A pastor must be able to teach (Titus 1:9; 1 Tim 3:2).
