1. How does the Bible describe a Pastor? > 4 Terms: 1. Elder or Presbyter Acts 20:17 2. Overseer or Bishop Acts 20:28 3. Poimen 1 Peter 5:1-2 4. Steward Titus 1:7 > All the terms describe responsibilities of the same man.
2. The elder speaks about what the man is. 1. The bishop/Overseer speaks about what he does 2. The Pastor speaks about the man's stewardship of God's Flock
3. The Pastor must have a vital personal relationship with Jesus. 1 Peter 5:1-5 1. Willing to be a witness regarding the sufferings of Christ 2. Willing to be a martyr for Christ 3. Pratice greatest must ba servant of all 4. A vital and real relationship with the Gospel
4. A pastor must have a loving concer for God's Sheep. 1. Ensure the sheep are kept away from things that will harm them 2. What is the role of the Pastor reqarding sheep. 1 peter 5:2-3
5. There are some dangers 1. Thing of him as another sheep with no authority 2. Raising the Pastor too high think of him as a super saint
Pastors are among the sheep, but they are to have a loving care and concern for the sheep with an attitude of desire to serve God's people and the Kingdom.
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