Requisite Tools for a Pastor

Requisite Tools – Kevin DeYoung:

But what must a pastor do? That’s the subject of this post.

In other words, let’s assume the first two C’s are in good shape (Character and Convictions). What is required by the third C–Competence?

Kevin's points are:
1. A pastor must be able to teach.
2. A pastor must be able to relate to people.
3. A pastor must be able lead.
4. A pastor must stay relatively organized or surround himself with those who can do this for him.
5. A pastor must pray.

Discerning God’s Call

Discerning God’s Call | TheResurgence:

George Whitefield, the 18th-century evangelist, gives this advice for those considering a call: “Ask yourselves again and again whether you would preach for Christ if you were sure to lay down your life for so doing? If you fear the displeasure of a man for doing your duty now, assure yourselves you are not yet thus minded.”

The article also lists thoughts by Luther, John Newton, Charles Hodge and Robert L Dabney on the calling of a minister

Also today Matt Chandler talks on the Call to Ministry | TheResurgence

A “Normal” Pastoral Visit

Some guy explains how he does a pastoral visit to someone in his church. It lists some good questions to ask: A “Normal” Pastoral Visit – The Gospel Coalition Blog