"All are not called to labour in word and doctrine, or to be elders, or to exercise the office of a bishop; nor should all aspire to such works, since the gifts necessary are nowhere promised to all; but those should addict themselves to such important engagements who feel, like the apostle, that they have `received this ministry'. (II Corinthians 4:1) No man may intrude into the sheepfold as an under-shepherd; he must have an eye to the chief Shepherd, and wait for His beck and command. Or ever a man stands forth as God's ambassador, he must wait for the call from above; and if he does not so, but rushes into the sacred office, the Lord will say of him and others like him, `I sent them not, neither commanded them; therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the Lord. 'Jeremiah 23:32" "Lectures To My Students" by Charles H. Spurgeon
The call to pastor a church is a special call from God. Unlike any occupation this call is one of tremendous dedication and loyalty. Because it is a call from God, it is a great privilege to be summoned by the Creator for this office.
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Spurgeon believed that not all gifts of the office of pastor was given to all men. Because of this it is believed that only those whom God has called can be equipped for this office. A pastor must possess special gifts to be able to fulfil God’s desire for the under-shepherd. On the other hand, it is of great importance that the men who are called, focus their lives for the office of overseer. The calling of the Lord on the lives of the pastor put shines a light on the life of a pastor in a way that exposes him to all that see him. A pastor that has been called must live a life that honors God. Living an honorable life must consume the life of the
Just over a year ago my dad was called to be the pastor. God gave him the vision that
He claims that a person who is a guardian (rulers) should not divert into a warrior or craftsmen because craft is about knowing the entire governing and it is difficult for a person to know everything about the craft. He prefers that one ought not to ponder into several career fields if the person has not acquired the skills and education. Furthermore, in the biblical scripture in 1 Corinthians 12:28: “And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues.” Likewise, one needs time, planning, implementing, analyzing, patience, and gradual process, to develop a
Philosophy of Ministry: God's desires come first, I must always live my ministry God's way. I must live as a Christian (1 Corinthians 9:27) I must have a proper relationship of surrender to the Leader. In my personal life or in the Church I must understand that Christ is Head and Chief Shepherd (Ephesians 1:22, Hebrews 13:20). The “management” of Church is about relationships with God and Man, not just maintaining a social organization.
Charles Spurgeon was a British Particular Baptist preacher. He is known as the “Prince of Preachers”. He was a strong figure in the Reformed Baptist tradition, defending the Church in agreement with the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith understanding, and opposing the liberal and pragmatic theological tendencies in the Church of his day. Charles remains highly influential among Christians of various denominations.
Many work environments today are very fast-paced and hectic. Managers and decision makers can be harsh and over-bearing when it comes to approaching deadlines and completing tasks. This type of setting can produce a resentful mentality in that of the workers, making them resent fulfilling the commands of their leaders. Nonetheless, God wants you to act as if you are primarily serving the Him, not just your manager. God wants his people to see Him as the ultimate Boss. In the Letter of Paul to the Colossians Paul says, “Slaves, give entire obedience to your earthly masters, not merely with an outward show of service, to curry favour with men, but with single-mindedness, out of reverence for ...
All of us have encountered someone in our lifetime – a family member, a co-worker, a neighbor, or an acquaintance – who asked us WHY? Why do we pour all of our talents, all of our gifts, and all of our service into church?
“The call is something that is an indescribable joy and an indefinable burden at the same time.” (Bryant and Brunson 2007, 32). There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a congregation of the redeemed moving forward in their faith. However exciting this may be, it is usually not the thrill that propels the pastor in his service. It is the burden placed on the pastor by God that compels him in his work. The pastor understands that he is largely responsible for the work of God being accomplished by his faithfulness to his calling. “All through the Word of God and down through the annals of history, when God has moved it has almost always been attended by the preaching of the Word.” (Bryant and Brunson 2007, 31)
You need to not preach your personal theology but preach the theology of the church
Charles Spurgeon was a great preacher during the time of 1832-1892. Spurgeon was thought to be so great a man that he was given the title “Prince of Preachers.” He was given such a great title because he had a way with words; he knew how to capture the audience’s emotions and imagination. Spurgeon was also known as a true man of God “Gods Messenger.”
I truly believe this is the place in my life I am being called, equipped, and gifted. I also believe it is where I most naturally fit when it comes to the requirements of the job description. My heart feels drawn towards creating unity in a team of creatives who are passionate about worshipping, creating, and leading people to the foot of the cross in worship. Worship music gives people the opportunity to express their heart to God in words that they may not have even known they needed to sing, but also unites the voice of the entire congregation and orients us together towards God. I don’t think there is a formula of how to lead people into worship, but I am so deeply intrigued by the different ways to lead congregations, and I believe worship is a place that is constantly changing and growing in new expressions and voice to give to the church. One part of this job description that I really appreciated was the correlation it expressed in planning worship sets in correlation with the senior pastor. I have not been in a worship position where I actually got to sit and pray through the worship sets with the senior pastor. In my experience the senior pastor has either told us what he wants and we do it, or he just gives us all the responsibility and does not really care how we lead the time. However, I truly believe communication with the senior pastor about worship can be one of the most edifying planning aspects for a meaningful worship service that leads people into worship, the spoken sermon, and response
On the other hand, in the book, Spiritual Leadership, Oswald Sanders talks about Christians having reservation to aspire to leadership. Many Christians are not convinced that it is biblical sound to desire a leadership role in the church. They questioned whether their ambitions are noble or honorable. An ambition that is centered on God is noble but those that uplift one’s own desire should be questioned. Although Sanders talks about ambition, he describes the shortage of leader in the church. He speaks about Christian’s talents and how it is imperative for them to glorify God with their talents. Spiritual leaders are regarded as gifted/talented people; however, the talents do not make them leaders. The talents may accent their leadership but God is the one that makes spiritual leaders. Spiritual leadership combines talents and spiritual gifts. Every spiritual leader should be led by the Holy Spirit. Without Him, it is impossible to be a spiritual
...lled me to submit to that supervisor. Jesus empowered his disciples to perform tasks and go out and fulfill their calling.
As a Christian the word of God will be in the forefront of every decision or task. Servant leadership emphasizes many biblical principles. As a leader each task should be undertaken
The pastor is the business owner who oversees all activities of the church while his followers or congregation are the consumer. The way a church provides what the people need within a period of time determines how successful your church will be. What is a church brand? Branding is the visual
Another aspect of pastoral ministry is that every pastor is unique. God has gifted each pastor differently and with his own style. It is imperative that a pastor use the gifts that he has to bear witness about Christ. It is also important to preach Christ and not self. It is crucial that a pastor understand who he is, accept himself, and to develop the gifts given by God. Too often, preachers compare themselves to others and envy what they do not have. That is dangerous and sinful. One must accept the gifts given by God and to use them for His glory.