Titles and Names of Ministers: Bishops

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.