Are You Ready to Put on the Collar?
As a new, growing church plant with a four and a half year history, I am often asked about planting churches, pastoring, and choosing leaders. Among these questions, choosing the lead pastor often arises. This will be the focus of the article. In general, those considering the pastorate must have a working knowledge of the truth: "He should be sure of what he means to say, and be ready to stake body and soul, goods and reputation, on its truth" (Martin Luther).
In addition to studying and exegetical disciplines, one should read the Bible through once a year. I cannot emphasize this enough. The "primary" calling of a pastor is preaching and teaching. We must have a working knowledge of the Scriptures.
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