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Pleasing God byGrowing More and

Healthier Christians

and Churches

The entrance of Your word gives light; It

gives understanding to the simple.

Psalm 119:130

“All of your tomorrows

Are as bright as

The Promises of God!”

“I will build my church and the

gates of Hell shall not prevail against

it.”

Matthew 16:18b

3 Biblical Pastoral 3 Biblical Pastoral PrioritiesPriorities

The elderselders who are among you ….

1. An Exemplary _________Elder

2. A Faithful ___________Shepherd

3. A Serving_________Bishop

ShepherdShepherd the flock of God ….

serving as overseersoverseers,…

I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9

I Peter 5:1-4

1. An Exemplary ElderElder -___________ ___________

___________

Discerning

Character

not a _________novice

nor __________prideful

I Peter 5:1 & 3b

I Timothy 4:12-16

Acts 20:17-27

Learner

I Timothy 4:12-16

Follow his example

Follow Me

-GOD

You CannotGrowWithoutChanging!

2. A Faithful ShepherdShepherd - ________ _____________Caring Compassion

not an _________hireling

nor a _____________flock-beater

Lover__________Acts 20:28-35

I Peter 5:2a

I Corinthians 4:1-2

John 21:15-19

Matthew 28:16-20

Ephesians 4:11-16

(Pastor-Teacher)

II Timothy 2:24-26

Accept his equipping

What You AreIs God’s Gift to You.

W hat You BecomeIs Your Gift to God.

3. Serving BishopBishop ___________ ____________LeadingLeading Concern(Overseer)

not a ___________

____________Leader

dictatordictator

nor _____________neglectfulneglectful

I Peter 5:2b-3a

Acts 20:28

Hebrews 13:7,17

Colossians 1:28-29

Psalm 23

Matthew 20:24-28

Follow his leadership

Everything Rises Fall

sandon

Leadership

and

Followship

My way IS the highway.

-GOD

Principles and Procedures For BaptistPulpit Committees

1. Is he in harmony with _____ Biblical Understanding of Christian Doctrine and Practice?

2. Is he what a Biblical Pastor should ____?

3. Is there consistent evidence that _____ do, ____ doing and _____ do what a Biblical Pastor should do?

your (church)

be

can is will

4. Does he meet the __________ Qualifications for a Pastor?

5. Does he have the ______, ____________ and ___________ to do what a Biblical Fundamental Baptist Pastor should do according to the Scripture, ______ Doctrinal Statement, Constitution and Philosophy of Ministry?

Biblical

ability commitmentmotivation

your

6. Does he have ______ views of doctrine or practice that might be considered _________?

7. Is there _______, ________ evidence that he will fit into your church family and community well?

8. Do you have ________ ___________ in him to commit to following his leadership and to encourage others ____ your church and ________ of your church to do so?

any

unusual

good reliable

enough

in outside

confidence

Plan Purposefully

Prepare Prayerfully

Proceed Positively

Pursue Persistently

- William Ward

So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Acts 20:32

God’s Great Provisions