As elders assume their responsibility for the spiritual maturity of God's people, they affect the growth of the ,kingdom. The accountability for the financial and doctrinal needs of the church might be more obvious than the spiritual and growth needs of the church. In fact, growth could be discouraged because it only adds to the other burdens. All they want is peace and quiet when they get home from a hard day at work. Even in our own day, men who are dictators or uninvolved at home can usually expect serious problems in their marriage and with their children.
Good dads have an open, understanding relationship with their children.
They can approach problems with confidence. While firm, they are also very understanding and encouraging. However, if a man did not have a good father, he really has to struggle to be open and understanding. Churches that are growing numerically experience as much change as a family that grows. Routines, expenses, housing, and work assignments change with regularity when a family grows from two children to five.