Leadership
How can a young pastor know when to initiate new structural or institutional changes?
9MarksA young pastor should consider several matters when considering when to initiate new structural or institutional changes in his church:
What are some general guidelines by which pastors can counsel and encourage women in the church?
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As a pastor, your goal should be to set up practical boundaries to protect yourself, the woman, and the church:
You want to protect yourself from unjust accusations (1 Tim. 5:19). Moreover, pastors are to be above reproach, so you want to build in boundaries that ensure you will both be above reproach and be seen to be above reproach.
You want to protect the woman from any potential wrongdoing on the part of any church leaders.
Who is responsible for training pastors?
9MarksMost evangelicals believe the answer to that question is obvious: seminaries are responsible. A man who decides he wants to be a pastor should go to seminary, get a degree, and then presto! He’s ready to be a pastor.
What are some practical ways that churches can invest in training pastors?
9MarksHere are several ways that whole congregations can get involved in training pastors: