Titus 1:6

Titus is supposed to appoint elders in every town. This is his instruction that was given to him by Paul. Now Paul is listing out the qualifications for the elders to appoint. They have to be above reproach and the husband of one wife. This is beginning to sound similar to Paul's qualifications for overseers and deacons in 1 Timothy. In particular, they need to handle their household well, which includes their children. The children must be believers, which seems like a tall order to fill. I hear about all sorts of parents with kids who are wayward, and it seems like something that one can't control. Of course God is in control, but it seems as if parents try their hardest to ensure God in the center, but their children turn away from God. Though, perhaps I'm wrong about the parents. Either way, this is a requirement and seems necessary for appointed elders.