{"podcast":{"title":"Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis","slug":"dial-in-with-jonny-ardavanis-460773","podcast_index_feed_id":460773,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/dial-in/","website_url":"https://www.dialinministries.org","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/92cbd320-7c45-435f-90f8-21a4958f57fd/UphX_0MmMNBd-30XX_K47gjh.jpg","author":"Jonny Ardavanis","episode_count":291,"summary":"God's word has changed my life and my passion is that people would understand and obey it. The truth of Scripture has the ability to \"renew our minds,\" \"give us joy,\" and \"transform us into the image of Christ.\"","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T14:18:30.373238+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dial-in-with-jonny-ardavanis-460773"},"episode":{"title":"What Does a Church Elder Actually Do? Biblical Qualifications, Role & Calling Explained","slug":"what-does-a-church-elder-actually-do-biblical-qualifications-role-calling-explained","published_at":"2026-07-21T10:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dial-in-with-jonny-ardavanis-460773/what-does-a-church-elder-actually-do-biblical-qualifications-role-calling-explained","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dial-in-with-jonny-ardavanis-460773","url":"https://www.dialinministries.org","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/65f90a56-2aad-469a-87a7-fea5dccc5eab.mp3","summary":"What is the biblical role of a church elder or pastor — and why should it matter to you, even if you never plan to be one? In this episode, a father-son pastoral duo break down the calling, qualifications, attitude, function, and motivation of a biblical elder, drawing from 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5. You'll learn: ✅ How a man is called to be an elder (subjective desire + objective qualifications) ✅ The biblical qualifications of an elder or pastor (1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1) ✅ Why elder plurality matters — and why no pastor should act like a CEO ✅ The right attitude of a shepherd: serving, not lording over the flock ✅ The core function of an elder: preaching, teaching, and equipping the church ✅ What motivates a faithful elder for the long haulWhether you're a pastor, an aspiring elder, or simply a church member wanting to understand biblical church leadership, this conversation will help you see why \"the church cannot rise above its leadership.\" 📖 Scriptures referenced: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Acts 14:22-23, Acts 20:28, Ephesians 4:11, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:5 🎓 This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.edu Subscribe for more conversations on church health, biblical leadership, and pastoral ministry.","meta_description":"What is the biblical role of a church elder or pastor — and why should it matter to you, even if you never plan to be one? In this episode, a father-son p…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2259,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dial-in-with-jonny-ardavanis-460773/episodes/what-does-a-church-elder-actually-do-biblical-qualifications-role-calling-explained/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dial-in-with-jonny-ardavanis-460773/what-does-a-church-elder-actually-do-biblical-qualifications-role-calling-explained.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}