Titus 1

For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you—v.5

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"The apostle Paul speaks more highly of none of his fellow-workers than he does of Titus" (Bible Teacher Nathan Johnson).  Titus was with Paul in the beginning and seemed to be his "trouble-shooter" as he was sent by Paul to "harder" cities like Corinth (we read the most about Titus in 2 Corinthians), Crete, and Dalmatia.  This letter to Titus from Paul is one on giving instruction and organization for leaders of believers.  We know from Pentecost in Acts chapter 2 that there were Jews from Crete that became believers of Jesus Christ.  It seems like Paul and Titus went to Crete together at a later date (as we don't read about Paul ever going there in the book of Acts) and then left Titus there to set things in order or amend some things that were lacking.  How he was to do this was to set up representatives in the city as we read in the following verse of elders and bishops.  Paul gives Titus specific instruction in wisely choosing these representatives to be properly chosen.  The following verse go on to say specifics in choosing this leadership role.  These characteristics, although given to Titus, are great for us to live by as well in choosing leadership among believers.  
Why do you think the certain characteristic in verses six through nine are important in leaders?  Are you or do you know someone who is the "trouble-shooter" among the difficult people or situations in your life?  What is it about them that you or they do this well?