2020 : October

Specific Pastoral Skills and Areas of Competence

Specific Pastoral Skills and Areas of Competence

In 1 Timothy 3, we see a list of characteristics or qualifications for church leaders. These include being above reproach, being faithful in marriage, being temperate, exhibiting self-control, being respectable, and being a good teacher. As we can see, it takes a special person to be a church leader and/or pastor. In our last blog, … Continued

Global Views on Characteristics of Pastors and Local Church Leadership

Global Views on Characteristics of Pastors and Local Church Leadership

Pastors and other church leaders have a special God-given responsibility to lead their churches in a way that consistently points to Jesus. Admittedly, such leaders are human and cannot lead perfectly in this sinful world. How is their leadership perceived by the congregation? Today we examine findings in regards to pastors and local church leadership.