Today we begin reading the short book of Titus. As with the other books written by Paul, this is a letter and it is addressed to Titus, a greek. Titus was probably a convert through Paul’s ministry and had become Paul’s special envoy to the island of Crete. Titus was sent to Crete to organize and oversee the churches there and this letter told Titus how to do this job. The key verse describing Titus’ role is in verse 5, The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. The unfinished work Paul is referring to is appointing elders and establish correct teaching.