(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.