Titus 1:5

 Titus 1:5 says, For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:  Paul said he left Titus in Crete to set things in order in the church.  He was also to ordain elders or preachers and or deacons in every city so they could keep God's order in the churches they served in by ensuring tht His word was what they were guided by.  I have to believe that they both felt that this was God's will for them.  Though some leaders in the church my be appointed today, especially missionaries, I believe that those appointing them and the missionaries themselves must believe that it is God's will that they serve where they are appointed.   

Verse six adds. If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.  As in Timothy, Paul then began to give the requirements for preachers.  They were to be the husband of only one wife, though there is some dispute on what this means.  They were also to have children who were obedient, though this often isn't the case, especially as children get older, but a preacher should always do his best to lead them to obedience to God, as should all Christians.   

Verse seven continues, For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;  Though Paul said a bishop, or pastor, should be blameless, we know that this is never really possible, but should still be their goal.  They were not to be self-willed, or self-centered, not easily angered, not one who loves to drink wine, not someone who strikes others, and not wanting riches.  These are qualities that preacher should avoid today.  

Verse eight states, But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;  Having listed some things a preacher should not be, Paul now begins to list some things he should be.  He should offer hospitality to others willing, love to be in the presence of other good men, sober, just in his dealings with others, and temperate, or not hot-tempered. Of course, these qualities should apply to all Christians.

Verse nine adds, Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.  Then Paul states that a preacher should hold fast to the faithful word that he had been taught so that he could be exhort others to accept Jesus Christ as their Savir and Lord.  Though the other characteristics are important, without being faithful to God's word they will mean very little.  A preacher, or any Christian, must be obedient to God's word before all else