A pastor’s personal life and health

Introduction Paul instructed Timothy to keep a close watch on himself and his teaching (1 Tim 4:16) because Paul knew that personal life and teaching are the two most important areas of a pastor’s life. Likewise, Newton wrote, “the most important focus of a pastoral ministry must be the pastor’s care for his own soul.”[1] … Read more

The Biblical Theology and Applications of Pastors as Shepherds, Priests, Kings, Prophets, and Sages

Introduction The Old Testament depicts God calling five kinds of ministers to lead His covenanted people. They are the shepherds, the priests, the prophets, the kings, and the sages. And the New Testament depicts that all these five roles can be found in the Lord Jesus Christ as the ultimate Minister of God. The Lord … Read more