Comments on: How Can I Tell If I’m Called to Pastoral Ministry?

By: How Can I Tell If I’m Called to Pastoral Ministry? by Kevin DeYoung | The Way Fellowship Church

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By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:24:14 +0000

Easily one of the most helpful articles I’ve read all year. So grateful!

By: Rick Owen

Rick Owen — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:08:50 +0000

This is great.

“Why I’m glad not to be that kind of pastor”

http://www.alanknox.net/2008/12/why-im-glad-not-to-be-that-kind-of/

By: Rick Owen

Rick Owen — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:32:19 +0000

Here’s a thought to consider (from the link which will follow):

“If our churches truly implemented New Testament patterns of ministry, one wonders whether there would be any real need to support one, full-time pastor. If the local church had a functioning priesthood (as opposed to the passive, spectator event that is the mark of most churches) and an equally shared eldership, there simply would not be the urgency or necessity to hire someone on a full-time basis. This is because (1) leadership responsibilities would be shared; (2) one man and his gifts would not become the focal-point of the meeting; (3) corporate teaching would be shared and not left to one sole pastor; and (4) each member would actively participate and contribute to the meeting.”

http://www.alanknox.net/2010/03/should-pastorselders-be-paid-a-salary/

See related links and posts at the bottom of the web page linked above.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:26:51 +0000

Very helpful list which I will use to encourage some of the young I know who are wondering about their own “call” to pastoral ministry.
However, one question or quality seems conspicuous by its absence – Prayer.
I would add that a person called to pastoral ministry should have a deep and growing desire to pray!
Not just a desire to pray for the church and its people, but to commune with God through prayer.

By: A Prayer for Your Pastor(s) « From Pew to Practice

A Prayer for Your Pastor(s) « From Pew to Practice — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:23:39 +0000

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By: Rick Owen

Rick Owen — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:44:58 +0000

Biblical perspective. Tactful approach. Re: ‘full-time ministry.’

http://www.alanknox.net/2013/02/the-changing-face-of-full-time-ministry/

By: Phillip Mayberry

Phillip Mayberry — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:11:32 +0000

What a well written article! I like the points about being excited to preach the gospel to all kinds of people (young and old alike), being stirred up by BAD preaching, and being content with obscurity. “I’d rather have Jesus than worldwide fame” must be the cry and conviction of our hearts!