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 PART 1 N OTES
THE QUALITIES OF A PASTOR
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Ask the Lord to help you pastor well.
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In the Bible, pastors are called “elders”, (presbyters) in 1 Peter 5:1-4,

“pastors” in Ephesians 4:11, and “overseers” or “bishops” in
Titus 1:5-7.
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These terms refer to the same work. A well-organized church has

several co-pastors or elders. (Titus 1:5)
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To shepherd others, we also develop our own spiritual life. In the

following list from 1 Timothy 3, mark the qualities required for a
pastor that you plan to develop more:
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F ABOVE REPROACH – Do you have a good reputation?
(verse 2)
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F HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE – sexual purity (verse 2)

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 PRACTICAL WORK F TEMPERATE – moderate in what you eat and drink, modest

049-276 in your way of life (verse 2)

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• Read 1 Timothy. Write down the responsibilities of a pastor,
taught by Paul in this letter.
049-277 F SENSIBLE – lead an orderly, disciplined life (verse 2)
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• Teach the contents of this study to those who share pastoral

responsibility in your church or group. F DIGNIFIED – pure, respectful, honest in your dealings

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• Organize the elders and all the members of your church to fulfill
their own responsibilities, according to their gifts. F HOSPITABLE (verse 2)

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(Explain spiritual gifts, if you have not yet done this, using F AN APT TEACHER – capable communicator (verse 2)

Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4:11-12.) 049-012

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F NOT A DRUNKARD (verse 3)
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• Store your documents, notes, and papers tidily in files, in
alphabetical order. You can use a box, and make cardboard
dividers. A study on prayer is filed under “P.” An outline F NOT VIOLENT BUT GENTLE – considerate (verse 3)

about stewardship is kept under “S.” 049-014

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F NOT QUARRELSOME – forbearing and peaceable (verse 3)
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F NO LOVER OF MONEY – content with what you have • Counsel discouraged or straying members. 049-265
(verse 3) Person responsible: _______________________________
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F MUST MANAGE HIS OWN HOUSEHOLD WELL • Counsel married and engaged couples. 049-267
– keeping his children submissive and respectful (verses 4-5) Person responsible: _______________________________
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F NOT TO BE A RECENT CONVERT (verse 6) • Help leaders to agree with their spouses on their involvement, if
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Person responsible: _______________________________
F NOT CONCEITED – humble (verse 6) 049-270
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The Responsibilities of the Congregation
F HAVE A GOOD REPUTATION WITH OUTSIDERS Towards the Pastors:
(verse 7)
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• Imitate (1 Corinthians 11:1)
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• Obey (Hebrews 13:17)
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• Pray (Hebrews 13:18)
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• Support (1 Timothy 5:17-18)
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• Bible studies for older children. 049-253 ABOVE REPROACH
Person responsible: _______________________________
(Unblemished conduct)
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A pastor must be a model of Christ for all the community. To live
• Bible studies for youth. 049-255
above reproach, we first seek forgiveness and make restoration for
Person responsible: _______________________________
wrongs done to anyone in the community. We must walk in the Spirit,
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praying and meditating on and applying the Word of God daily. If
you pray little, you will lack spiritual power. Prayer unites us to God,
• Bible studies for adults. 049-257
just as an electric cord takes power from its source to where we turn
Person responsible: _______________________________
on the light.
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• Bible studies for entire families. 049-259

IMPORTANT: If we have only closely age-graded classes,

we hinder students’ loving relationships with other ages and
family. Keep a balance between family and age-defined groups.
Person responsible: _______________________________
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PASTORAL COUNSELING
049-262 Neglecting prayer cuts our communication with God. Will people
• Counsel those with personal problems. 049-263 respect us if we do not practice what we preach?
Person responsible: _______________________________ 049-023
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 HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE • Mobilize the new leaders, according to need (meet with them

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A pastor maintains a good relationship with his own wife. He does Person responsible: _______________________________

not look for another woman. “Flee the evil desires of youth.” 049-242

(2 Timothy 2:22) The doorway of an adulterous woman is a gateway

to hell. (Proverbs 5:3-5) • Reinforce teaching, for new leaders, on church doctrine and
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Person responsible: _______________________________
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If you feel attracted to another woman, what should you do?

• Train leaders for House Groups. 049-245

049-026 Person responsible: _______________________________
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T EMPERATE
(Moderate in what he eats and drinks,
• Encourage loving attitudes among children, young people and
relatives, and respect towards their elders. 049-247
modest in his way of life) Person responsible: _______________________________
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A pastor practices SELF-CONTROL. He does not do whatever he
feels like doing, at any time.
• Bible studies for smallest children. 049-249
049-028 Person responsible: _______________________________
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Jesus Christ and the apostles suffered to spread the Gospel.
Whoever worries only about that they will eat and wear, does not
• Bible studies for young children. 049-251
have the same priorities as the Lord. Person responsible: _______________________________
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• Prepare programs for special occasions. 049-229 What use are sermons from someone who is bad-tempered or gets
Person responsible: _______________________________ drunk?
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• Orient the worship leaders to: 049-231 049-030

- Plan the order of the service (readings, special
participations, etc.) according to theme and occasion. -232 SENSIBLE
- Choose hymns that match the theme and that all can sing
(Leads an orderly, disciplined life)
easily (aim for total participation in singing). 049-233
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- Inform those who will sing, play instruments or lead in any
The sensible pastor is careful in what he does, and organizes his time
way well in advance. 049-234
wisely. He arrives for meetings when expected. He thinks and prays
- Prepare the table, etc., for the Lord’s Supper. 049-235
before giving advice. He prevents disease, (for example, he is careful
- Prepare dramatic presentations of the Word of God, etc.,
about hygiene in his home). He teaches his congregation so that they
(as well as the sermon). 049-236
will not follow the false doctrine of sects. He does not go alone to
Person responsible: _______________________________
counsel women; his wife or other women help in this ministry.
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
DIGNIFIED
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(Pure, respectful, honest in his dealings)
• Coordinate the pastoral, missionary and leadership training
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programs. 049-239
A pastor or elder is firm but not offensive.
Person responsible: _______________________________
His speech is proper; his clothes clean and
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tidy. People feel bad to hear him argue in
anger. He also does not ‘steal sheep’ from
other churches, but evangelizes the lost.
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 HOSPITABLE • Evaluate, initiate or modify methods of evangelism. 049-218

049-035 Person responsible: _______________________________

Many people come to a pastor’s home. They seek prayer, advice, 049-219

counsel, lodging, food and friendship. A good pastor and his wife
help in everything they can. • Encourage interest and commitment to foreign mission work.
049-036 Person responsible: _______________________________
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However, do not waste time with those who do not make an effort to
solve their own problems. They take up a pastor’s time. • Interview candidates for membership (who come from other
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Welcome, brother Jim!
Angela, could you set another
place at the table, please? WORSHIP
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• Define the themes of each service for the year, (different
Biblical doctrines, whole books of the Bible, its members’
present needs etc.) 049-225
Person responsible: _______________________________
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• Advise those who will take part, well ahead of time. 049-227
Person responsible: _______________________________
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• Baptize new believers. 049-204 A pastor’s wife should uphold his ministry and share in it as much as
Person responsible: _______________________________ her domestic duties allow. What will happen if she is indifferent?
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• Disciple all members. 049-206 049-039

Person responsible: _______________________________
049-207 AN APT TEACHER
(Capable communicator)
• Encourage all members to tithe joyfully. 049-208
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Person responsible: _______________________________
The gift of teaching often develops as we start witnessing for Christ.
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As you gain experience, your teaching will be more edifying.
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• Mobilize all members in a ministry. 049-210
Person responsible: _______________________________
A pastor prepares himself. He studies the Bible, the history of the
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Church, and pastoral work.
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• Organize special ministry groups (visiting jails, hospitals, etc.)
Person responsible: _______________________________
Good teaching requires good preparation. You should learn and
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apply the Pastoral Studies in “Train & Multiply”.
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• Maintain discipline and correct the fallen. 049-214
Person responsible: _______________________________
To teach well requires courage and humility. Satan tempts us to seek
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men’s praise. “Fear of man will prove to be a snare.”
(Proverbs 29:25)
• Plant daughter churches. 049-216 049-044
Person responsible: _______________________________
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We must teach the truth, whatever other people think. (Titus 1:9) • Motivate mutual help and cooperation among the leaders.
049-045 Person responsible: _______________________________
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When someone stops studying, his preaching becomes boring. Why?
EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP, AND MISSION
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• Organize prayer chains, fasts, etc. 049-194
Person responsible: _______________________________
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NOT A DRUNKARD • Evangelization in homes. 049-196

049-047 Person responsible: _______________________________
A good pastor is not a slave to wine or any other vice. If you or 049-197
others have an addiction, use T&M® pastoral study booklet 39
Counseling with Care. • Organize public preaching and other evangelism. 049-198
049-048 Person responsible: _______________________________
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What can we do, so that our people do not drink in excess at parties?
What alternative social activities, and fellowship meetings, could the • Form new groups. 049-200
church provide? Person responsible: _______________________________
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• Help each member to obey Christ’s commands. 049-202

Person responsible: _______________________________
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• Coordinate special men’s work. 049-177 NOT VIOLENT, BUT GENTLE
Person responsible: _______________________________
(Considerate)
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A good pastor is considerate with everyone. He encourages love among
• Coordinate special women’s work. 049-179
all the believers, so no one in the congregation feels lonely. The Lord
Person responsible: _______________________________
Jesus Christ tells us that love is the most important quality. He com-
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mands us to love one another. If the pastor lacks fervent love for his
people, the church suffers. Love is not seen only when everything goes
• Coordinate special youth work. 049-181
well. Even unbelievers love each other when all goes well. Christ’s
Person responsible: _______________________________
love is seen when we overcome our own desires and put up with prob-
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lems and criticism without anger or violence. If you have a problem with
anger, use T&M® pastoral study booklet 53 Love in Action.
• Coordinate social work (caring for the needy, etc.) 049-183
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Person responsible: _______________________________
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The Pastor warmly welcomes visitors. How can he encourage the
rest of the congregation to speak to visitors?
• Oversee the maintenance of any property. 049-185
Person responsible: _______________________________
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• Organize fellowship activities. 049-187

What will you do to encourage more love among the members of the
Person responsible: _______________________________
church?
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• Organize cooperation with pastors of other churches. 049-189 049-053

Person responsible: _______________________________
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 NOT QUARRELSOME GENERAL DIRECTION & ORGANIZATION
(Peaceable) 049-166
049-054-1b • Plan the work (define responsibilities and name the workers in

Satan wants to bring strife and division into the church. A peaceable charge of each ministry). 049-167

pastor will face strife with love. He speaks calmly and patiently with Person responsible to see that it’s done: ________________

those who want to argue and fight. When necessary, objectively and 049-168

in love, he admonishes a brother who is causing division or damaging

God’s work. • Evaluate the work (help leaders to give reports). 049-169

049-055 Person responsible: _______________________________

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What steps will you take, if a member makes trouble?

• Plan the Secretary and Treasurer’s work: plan the budget,
administrate finances and correspondence. 049-171
Person responsible: _______________________________
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• Define general church policies. 049-173

049-056 Person responsible: _______________________________
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NO LOVER OF MONEY
049-057 • Fix dates and prepare agendas for pastors’ and other leaders’
meetings. 049-175
God’s servant pays all his bills. (Romans 13:8) People trust his word
Person responsible: _______________________________
and his preaching, when he shows he is responsible and fulfills his
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 PART 3 Some preach only for gain. Some preachers demand more and more
offerings from the congregation. What is your opinion?
ASSIGN PASTORAL RESPONSIBILITIES
TO DIFFERENT ELDERS
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shepherding ministry. Their various responsibilities need to be de-
fined. Assigning a ministry to a pastor or elder does not mean he
alone carries it out; rather that he is responsible for it being done (by
Raise your hand, if
himself or by other persons to whom he delegates). A pastor or elder you will give ten
dollars. God is here!
is a “bishop”, that is to say, supervisor or overseer, of the pastoral
Praise the Lord!
work, according to Ephesians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 049-060
Titus 1:5-7.
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In the following section, write the name of the person responsible for
the supervision of each task. A shepherding elder (co-pastor) should
be responsible to oversee these optional ministries, small groups or An obedient pastor tithes. He is not miserly. He practices what he

tasks. Add to the list whatever other tasks your church carries out. preaches. If the leader does not practice stewardship, the people will

This list is divided into categories: General Direction/Organization; not, either. It is not proper for the pastor to handle church funds.

Evangelization; Discipleship and Mission; Worship; Christian Why do people not respect a materialistic pastor?

Education; Pastoral Counseling.

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 MUST MANAGE HIS OWN Obedient pastors react to needs. They visit
the discouraged and the sick (or ask their
HOUSEHOLD WELL
helpers to do so).
(Keeping his Children Submissive and Respectful) 049-159
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A pastor can care properly for his flock only when his own home is Welcome visitors to your church. Visit their
orderly. We love our wives and we correct our children in love. We homes to tell them about Jesus Christ.
always give a good example, in the family and in the church. 049-160
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The pastor is vigilant, in case “wolves” come. (Matthew 7:15-20)
People do not respect a pastor who is negligent about his home and Satan does not come looking like a wolf, but disguised as an angel of
family. light. (2 Corinthians 11:14) These wolves disguise themselves as
049-064 sheep. They pretend holiness, and talk of religion. Warn your
W_049_05^_INW01_01 congregation of the danger, and teach them to identify and reject
Pastor! “wolves.” Do not let an unknown preacher get among the members
049-
065 What do you want?
of your church.
I can’t hear you! 049-161
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What is Satan’s motive in disguising himself as a teacher of truth?

Ow! Ow!
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067

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Lazy preachers always teach the same themes. They seldom vary How might you better shepherd your family?
their messages. Their congregations suffer from spiritual malnutrition.
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What should pastors do to wisely select sermon themes?

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049-154 NOT BE A RECENT CONVERT

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WATCH OVER THE FLOCK, VISIT THE A church lays hands on a new pastor when his gifts and love for God

MEMBERS; GET TO KNOW THEM, and men are evident:

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HELP THEM IN THEIR NEEDS AND
• personal holiness 049-071
LEAD THEM INTO MINISTRY
049-155 • people converted 049-072
“Guard yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has
made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which • love in the congregation 049-073
he bought with his own blood.”

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(Acts 20:28) • spiritual maturity, etc.
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Heavenly Father,
bless your servant’s
ministry and...
Peter didn’t come.
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Perhaps he is sick.
I’ll ask the elder
for that district to
visit him.
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He must first show spiritual maturity and Christian character. The Bible is the preacher’s tool and weapon; it is his sword. We
1 Timothy 5:22 advises: “Do not be hasty in the laying on need to learn to use it well. (2 Timothy 2:15) The apostle Paul told
of hands.” young Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:15-17: “...and how from infancy you
049-076 have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you
wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is
The elders (presbyters) lay hands on a qualified man to God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting
consecrate him. and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be
049-077 thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
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Why do we not ask a recent convert to preach?
Do you study the Bible regularly? ____________
(Mark the doctrines about which you should teach more.)
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F The attributes of the one God. 049-142
NOT CONCEITED F The Person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. 049-143
F The Person and work of the Holy Spirit. 049-144
(Proud)
F The responsibilities of Christian discipleship. 049-145
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F Sin and its consequences. 049-146
A good pastor can become proud. If he does not humbly resist this,
F Repentance, faith and the new birth. 049-147
he starts nagging and acting like a dictator. God uses humble work-
F Holiness. 049-148
ers. The greatest enemy of the church is the proud pastor who gives
F The Lord’s Second Coming. 049-149
orders as though he were her owner. Jesus was never proud; he
F The importance of the Lord’s Supper. 049-150
received children; washed his disciples’ feet; ate with, and talked to
F The necessary activities of the church: to pray, evangelize,
sinners and the humble; remained silent before his accusers.
baptize; start new works; send missionaries; care for the
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elderly, sick, needy, oppressed and orphans, etc. 049-151
F The duties of the Christian as husband, wife, child, parent, citizen etc.
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If a brother sins and refuses correction, what should we do? When is Satan most likely to attack us through pride?

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049-135 HAVING A GOOD REPUTATION

WITH OUTSIDERS
TEACH 049-082
049-136 A good pastor has the respect of the community. He pays his bills on
“And the Lord’s servant must be... able to teach...” time. He cooperates with the better leaders of the community. He
(2 Timothy 2:24) gives a good example in everything.
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An obedient pastor teaches the Bible publicly and in homes. What can you do, so that the non-converted respect you more?
(Acts 5:42, Acts 20:20) He also trains his “Timothies” (students
who observe and imitate their instructor – 2 Timothy 2:1-2).
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A pastor does not teach the way some lazy schoolteachers do.
He does not rule dictatorially, or simply pass on knowledge to his
students, but rather teaches them by his own example.
(Titus 2:7-8, 1 Peter 5:3)
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 Before we lay hands on you to be a Why should a growing church share responsibilities among all the
pastor, do you promise to care for the elders and members?
flock, visit members and unbelievers,
baptize the new converts, serve the
Lord’s Supper, teach the Word of
God and help all the members to carry With God’s
out some ministry, according to their help I will,
respective gifts? brother.
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RESTORE THE FALLEN

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“Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual
should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be
tempted.” (Galatians 6:1)
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A good pastor leaves the 99 faithful sheep, to look for the lost one.
To pastor means to lead, protect, care for and feed the sheep. Every
flock has sheep that stray.
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Peter is
gossiping
again. I
must
correct him.
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A weak or insecure pastor tries to control everything. He does not PART 2
involve others in the organization and administration of the church.
A PASTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY IS TO
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PREACH THE WORD OF GOD
In many churches a ‘senior pastor’ or elder helps all the other elders 049-088

and leaders to carry out their different ministries. Each elder helps his “In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the

own group exercise their ministry, according to their spiritual gifts. living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his king-

049-126 dom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in
season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with
Sometimes, a church falls under the control of one family or a few great patience and careful instruction.”

older members. This is wrong! They should share the responsibilities (2 Timothy 4:1-2)

with everyone, including the newer members, or the work will gradu- 049-089

ally stagnate. To prevent this, teach about the gifts God gives.
(Romans 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Ephesians 4:7-16) To preach well requires continuous study of the Bible. Seek themes

Help each member put his gifts to work in a suitable ministry. that edify your church. Vary the subjects. Deal with needs without

049-127 nagging. Speak privately with those who need counsel. If you stop
studying, you should stop preaching. Keep your messages short. A

To share responsibilities, write down the particular duties of each short, well-prepared message has greater impact than a long message.

worker; each member has his own responsibilities. All should know 049-090

what their ministry is. We suggest putting this list where everyone can
see it.
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No organization functions well unless everyone knows their own

responsibilities.
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 COUNSEL THE BELIEVERS To what end do they train God’s people?

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“Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that
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God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of
the truth.” (2 Timothy 2:25)
The works of service (ministry) are not only for pastors and teachers,
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but for all God’s people.
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We counsel in private:
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A pastor guides his church, and plans ahead. He looks to the future.
• those who are getting married,
He inspires his congregation to work with enthusiasm and joy. He
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helps the church to establish goals.
• couples with matrimonial problems,
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• those in mourning,
He cooperates with the other elders in the church, who share pastoral
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responsibilities. If one man tries to control everything, the work is
• the sick,
weakened.
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• those fallen away,
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Many problems originate in
• faithful believers who still have no responsibilities in church,
the pastors themselves.
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Where there is no proper
• those who need inner healing for emotional wounds; broken
organization, a pastor may
relationships, or hidden sins,
foolishly try to do everything
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himself.
• those who have emotional or sexual problems.
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To “preach” the Gospel does not only mean speaking in public. You Help a believer to understand his own problems. Listen to him,
can preach the Gospel sitting with a friend over coffee, you can also before speaking. Often the person is greatly helped just by talking to
preach the Gospel through drama, and in many other ways. a sympathetic listener about his problem, and starts looking at it more
049-115 objectively.
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When you visit to evangelize,
take others with you, so they Ask a mature woman with a servant’s heart to
may also learn to witness. counsel younger women.
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Sophie looks worried. I’ll
MOBILIZE ALL THE MEMBERS TO ask a deaconess to visit her.
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FULFILL THEIR MINISTRIES
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“It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets,
some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to
prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of
Christ may be built up...”
(Ephesians 4:11-12)
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According to the passage above, whom do the pastors and

teachers train?

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 SERVE THE LORD’S SUPPER If he pays no heed to them, or to the congregation, and persists in
behavior that is clearly condemned by Scripture and offends the
AND MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE
church body, 1 Corinthians 5 requires that we discontinue fellowship
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with him until he repents. Paul in this passage corrected without
“...do this in remembrance of me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24)
condemning. We likewise correct offenders with meekness and
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caution for our own weakness (Galatians 6:1). We do not demand
instant perfection from new believers, for example.
We share the Lord’s Supper with baptized believers who have
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repented of their sins. Some churches have the Supper every week;
others once a month. The practice of holding serious worship without
Write the steps we take to correct an erring brother, according to
sharing in the Lord’s Supper is relatively recent in church history.
Matthew 18:15-18, Galatians 6:1 and 1 Timothy 5:19:
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The Supper celebrates the New Covenant of the Lord Jesus Christ.
It reminds us of His redemptive death and His Second Coming; it is
an important and solemn occasion. In it, we are united in communion
with our Lord, and with His people.
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Before taking part, the believer examines himself and prays in silence,
confessing his sins. (1 Corinthians 11:27-32) God forgives any sin,
WITNESS FOR CHRIST
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including murder, child molesting or any other crime. But He expects
“...do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your
us to admit our wrong and change our behavior. (1 John 1:8-10) If a
ministry.” (2 Timothy 4:5)
person is obviously indulging in serious wrongdoing and is not willing
to confess and turn from it, the pastor or elders must correct him. If
A pastor is an evangelist. He witnesses for the Lord Jesus Christ.
he pays no heed to them, or to the church, he is not allowed to share
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in the Lord’s Supper. (Matthew 18:15-18, 1 Corinthians 5:11)
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