Church Leaders Should Likewise Lead Lives That Are Examples to Imitate

Phil. 3:17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.
1 Tim. 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Titus 2:7–8 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech.
Heb. 13:7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
1 Pet. 5:2–3 Shepherd the flock of God . . . not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.