Morning: This morning's message, "On Pastor's," focused on 1 Timothy 3:1-7. In this passage, Paul explains to Timothy what he should look for in an overseer (bishop/elder/pastor).
Paul started with a willing heart. It is a noble thing to desire leadership, if the heart is in the right place. The first step to leadership is willingness to serve.
Paul then goes on to explain right character. Pastors are to be men of integrity. They are to be humble, honest, sober men. They are to be men who can teach and who can manage their families well. They should be men who help strangers.
Paul then explains that they should be men of some experience and training. New believers should be placed into roles of leadership because it can cause them to become prideful.
The church should seek such men for their pulpits. It should also seek to train the men in the pew to exemplify these qualities.
Evening: Business meeting.
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