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Healthy Church – Ideal Pastor. The “IDEAL” Church. REACH UP. WORSHIP. REACH OUT. EVANGELISM. DISCIPLESHIP. REACH IN. People worship openly & unashamedly Spirit-Filled Spontaneity – Praising & thanking God for His good works Rich worship, praise, & prayer
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The “IDEAL” Church REACH UP WORSHIP REACH OUT EVANGELISM DISCIPLESHIP REACH IN • People worship openly & unashamedly • Spirit-Filled • Spontaneity – • Praising & thanking God for His good works • Rich worship, praise, & prayer • On fire for God – seeking “soul-heartedly” • Outreaches for “hardcore” lost • Mission Driven • Reaching out to the community in real ways • Devoted to witnessing • Helping others in need • compassionate • Love one another • Teen & children's ministry • Sound Doctrine • Unity • Teaching/ Preaching the Word • Excited to DO God’s Word
The IDEAL Pastor • True Man Of God • Like Jesus • Knowledge of the Word • Man of prayer • Wisdom • Good Preacher • Excellent Administrator • A Leader • Bold / Humble • Above Reproach • Patient, Kind, Compassionate • Love People / Love the lost • Creative • Musical • Upbeat, friendly, approachable • Sense of Humor
1 Qualifications For A Pastor Scriptural Qualifications 1 Timothy 3:1-7 • Blameless • 1 Wife • Temperate • Sober-minded • Good Behavior • Able to Teach • No Wine • Not Violent • Not Greedy • Gentle • Not Quarrelsome • Not Covetous • Good Disciplinarian • Not A Novice • MUST have a Good Testimony (Reputation)
1 Qualifications For A Pastor Scriptural Qualifications Titus 1:5-9 • Hospitable • Just • Holy • Self-controlled • Faithful to the Word • Able to Exhort & Convict In addition to 1 Timothy 3:
1 Qualifications For A Pastor Practical Qualifications Multi-Disciplined Administrative Pastoral • Ministry Leader Development (Ephesians 4:11-12) • Business & Finance • Legal Issues • Computer & Tech • Staff Management • Leadership Skills • Counseling Skills • Music & Worship
2 Authority & Responsibility Of A Pastor Preach The Word 2 Timothy 4:1-5 • teach To the body of Christ • convince • rebuke • exhort • evangelize To the unbelievers
2 Authority & Responsibility Of A Pastor Pastor The Church 1 Peter 5:1-4 “Shepherd” “Overseer” NOT BUT Compulsion Willingly Dishonest Gain Eagerly Lords (Dictators) Examples
3 Response & Responsibility Of A Congregation Leadership Pastor Ineffective models
3 Response & Responsibility Of A Congregation Leadership Pastor Ineffective models Powerless Pastor Subservient
3 Response & Responsibility Of A Congregation Leadership Pastor Ineffective models Powerless Board Dictatorial
3 Response & Responsibility Of A Congregation Respect Cooperation
3 Response & Responsibility Of A Congregation Body Of Believers Pastor