from Church Planter by Darrin Patrick
How should the church test whether or not a man is called into pastoral ministry from a skill perspective? There are at least two tests a church should consider.
The first test involves the man’s understanding of Scripture. Questions like these should be asked:
- Does he have a working knowledge of the whole of Scripture?
- Can he articulate the gospel story throughout the Scripture?
- Does he understand the controversial verses that have caused division in church history? (Calvinism vs. Arminianism, method, mode of baptism, and so on)
- Can he explain the Christ-centered nature of Christian theology?
The second test involves inspecting the fruit of his ministry. Questions like:
- Can he inspire the church for mission?
- Can he cast vision for the church and inspire people to pursue that vision with him?
- Can he organize the church to reach its goals?
- Can he set up systems and structures that run apart from his direct influence?
Explore more in Church Planter: The Man, The Message, The Mission.
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