The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a . 1 Timothy 3:1

Godly influence is our .

Though not necessarily public figures, our elders are the for our church.

When we desire for our lives to influence people’s lives like an elder does in a local church, we’re longing for that which is .
(Mt. 5:13-14)

Godly influence begins with .

will lead to a greater depth of influence in the lives of people than a large platform ever will. (2 Tim. 1:5)

Godly influence comes as we allow people to get a little close to our lives, and they see not perfection but in our faith. (1 Cor. 11:1)

Godly influencers others.

More than we realize everyone needs people in their lives – especially in their faith journey – who are , people who are telling others, “In Jesus you can do this!”
(1 Thess. 5:11; Eph. 4:15)

Godly influencers for others.

Godly influencers have for the supernatural work of God in and through others. We intercede for it to come about, speak it over them, and for it when they cannot. (1 Tim. 4:14)

It’s about praying for people in our lives, hearing God and speaking prophetically into the character and the Father has for their life.