What is a Minister
WHAT IS A MINISTER? (Shepherds 7) We have seen the terms the Bible uses for pastors: “shepherd,” “bishop/overseer,” “elder” and “pastor-teacher.” One more term used to describe pastors is “MINISTER.” …
How to Feed Sheep
HOW TO FEED SHEEP (Shepherds 6) God’s first responsibility for shepherds and church leaders is to feed His sheep. We eat several times a day, every day. We need God’s …
What is a Pastor-Teacher
WHAT IS A PASTOR-TEACHER? (Shepherds 5) We have seen some names for pastors: “shepherd,” “bishop/overseer” and “elder.” In Ephesians 4:11-13, Paul refers to a pastor as a “PASTOR-TEACHER.” Paul writes …
What is an Elder
WHAT IS AN ELDER? (Shepherds 4) In our last blogs we have seen the terms “shepherd” and “bishop” or “overseer.” Another term used for pastors is “ELDER.” In 1 Peter …
God Equips His Shepherds
GOD EQUIPS HIS SHEPHERDS (Shepherds 2) Being a pastor or leader isn’t easy. Taking care of sheep is a hard, dangerous, difficult job. The same is true of shepherding God’s …
Spiritual Shepherds
SPIRITUAL SHEPHERDS (Shepherds 1) It is a great privilege to be used by God to minister to others (1 Timothy 3:1). God says He will bless and reward those who …
Humble Moses
LESSON IN HUMILITY FROM MOSES Some men want to be leaders so others will think they are important and be impressed with them. There are other men who don’t want …
What is a Bishop
WHAT IS A BISHOP, OR OVERSEER? (Shepherds 3) In the previous 2 blogs we have seen that pastors are shepherds. Anyone who ministers to others in called a “shepherd.” There …
Should Pastors Be Paid? (Timothy 13)
SHOULD PASTORS BE PAID? (Timothy 13) (READ 1 Timothy 5:17-25) Paul instructed Timothy about how to treat people. He talked about financial support for widows in need. That brings up …
Paul’s Commands to Pastors Today (Timothy 11)
PAUL’S COMMANDS TO PASTORS TODAY (Timothy 11) (READ 1 Timothy 4:12-16) If Paul was speaking at a pastors’ conference today, what would he tell us? That would be very helpful …