Proverbs 3:1-6, 1 Timothy 4:12-16, 2 Timothy 2:1-7,15;4:1-2
We have been blessed as a church family with two things:
- Biblical instructions for the making of a faithful shepherd
- A real life practical example of how this works
What does it take to be a faithful Pastor?
1st Being a faithful Pastor demands unwavering trust
A Faithful Shepherd must:
- Be a lifelong learner
- Be devoted to faithful obedience
- Be steadfast in love
- Be able to trust God totally
2nd Being a faithful Pastor demands that you are a godly example
A Faithful Shepherd must:
- Be an example in your character
- Be an example in your ministry
3rd Being a faithful Pastor demands that you invest in people
A Faithful Shepherd must have:
- The submission of a soldier
- The discipline of an athlete
- The diligence of a farmer
4th Being a faithful Pastor demands that you “Keep the Main thing the Main Thing”
A Faithful Shepherd must:
- Remember who he serves
- Remember what he is commissioned to do