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Elder/Shepherd / Pastor Duties
In the Bible, the distinction is made between a shepherd and a hired hand
(John 10:11-15). A shepherd (elder) has in his heart a God-given love for the
sheep and a desire to care for those entrusted to him. The hired hand is
unwilling to become as emotionally involved-unwilling to confront the dangers
that threaten the sheep-unwilling to truly love the people under his care.
As you consider a man for the position of elder, evaluate him in light of these
six essential duties which characterize a good shepherd. To see if these are
their PERSONAL PASSIONS and THE WAY THEY ARE CURRENTLY MINISTERING TO THE LOCAL
BODY:
Pastoral intimacy
An elder must develop the relationships that under-gird all other ministry
toward individual members.
(John 10:11, 14)
Pastoral tutelage
An elder must provide personal biblical instruction for increasing character,
skills, knowledge, faith, love, and enthusiasm.
(Acts 20:20, 27; 1 Timothy 4:16; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 4:1-2 Titus 3:1-2, 8)
Pastoral guidance
An elder must offer objective biblical direction through conflicts, reversals of
life, distortions in thinking, and difficult decisions for those under his care.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Pastoral consolation
An elder must give spiritual comfort during trials.
(2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Thessalonians 5:14)
Pastoral guardianship
An elder must watch out for the enemy's assaults on the weakness of the sheep.
He must warn the sheep of danger and discipline them when they become
rebellious.
(Acts 20:28-31; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 4:1-5; Hebrews
13:17)
Pastoral intercession
An elder must pray with and for those entrusted to him.
(1 Samuel 12:23; Romans 1:9; Ephesians 1:15-21; Philippians 1:9-11; Colossians
1:9-12)
7. Pastoral Leadership one on one training
An elder must personally mentor and train up future leaders for Christ’s Church.
;II Timothy 2:2