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Misunderstood Qualifications for Leadership – November/December 2022

Among the most misunderstood passages of Scripture are the two that specify the qualifications for leadership in the Church (1 Tim. 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–8). These are not the “ideal” as some teachers insist, rather they are the standard. Out of the 24 qualifications here, four, in particular, are misunderstood. or…

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Deacon, leadership, Ministry, Pastor, Pastors, The Ministry, Vocational Ministry

Ordination to the Ministry – May/June 2021

One of many phenomenon that has occurred in church history—one that has, in fact, resulted in some damaging effects—is that of preachers who, while in some cases truly called and serving well, were not ordained by a local church (or even any other institution). This step is crucial, however, not…

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Call to the Ministry, Ministry, Ordination, Pastor, Pastors, The Ministry

What is a Pastor? – September/October 2017

There is today an enormous misunderstanding of “the pastor’s job.” What is he? What is he supposed to do? Popular views include a CEO, an entertainer, a social worker, and a political commentator or even activist. This article from one pastor’s own heart presents five principles concerning what a pastor…

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Job, Ministry, Pastor, Shepherd, Teacher, Vocational Ministry

Pastor, Bishop, and Elder (Part 2) – Mar. 2007

There can be a great deal of confusion with regard to who God has ordained to lead the church. With that has come a great deal of misunderstanding even about who is to lead in the church. In an effort to elucidate God’s plan for church leadership, this two part series,”Pastor, Bishop,…

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1 Timothy 3, 1 Timothy 5, Bishop, Ecclesiology, Elder, Ephesians 4, Pastor

Pastor, Bishop, and Elder (Part 1) – Feb. 2007

There can be a great deal of confusion with regard to who God has ordained to lead the church. With that has come a great deal of misunderstanding even about who is to lead in the church. In an effort to elucidate God’s plan for church leadership, this two part series,”Pastor, Bishop,…

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1 Timothy 3, 1 Timothy 5, Bishop, Ecclesiology, Elder, Ephesians 4, Pastor
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