Stewardship of the Church: What’s a Pastor to do?

1 Peter 5:1-4

The Pastor’s responsibility…

1. Faithfully shepard through the word of God
   1. Primary: Acts 6:1-4
   2. Thorough: Acts 20:20-27
   3. Protective: Acts 20:28-29
   4. Life Changing: Eph. 4:11-13
2. Faithfully oversee operations
   1. Like a loving father: 1 Tim. 3:4-5
   2. For effective ministry: Eph.4:12
3. Faithfully rule as an elder
   1. Rule as an elder…
      1. Clear biblical instruction: 1 Tim.5:17
      2. In conformity to Christ: Matt. 20:25-28
      3. By the power of God: 2 Tim. 2:24-26
      4. By personal maturity: Heb. 13:7, 1 Peter 5:3
      5. As an accountable steward: Heb. 13:17