THE GIFT OF PASTOR

Eph 4:11-14

I Timothy 3:1-7

John 10:1-18

I Peter 5:1-3

DEFINED: The special ability to assume a long-term personal

responsibility for the spiritual welfare of a group of

believers.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Enjoys relating to a group over an extended period
• Is concerned about the spiritual well-being of a group
• Is generally more people-oriented than task-oriented
• Is not as interested in goals and plans
• Is compassionate and concerned
• Is very interested in the spiritual well being of

the body

CAUTIONS:

• May need an assistant with Gift of Administration
• Be careful not to neglect duties outside of gift area
• If not careful, church will not grow
• Utilize others with Gift of Pastor so as not to burn out

CURRENT EXAMPLES: How your gift may be put to use. . .

• Pastor of local church
• Circle leader
• Counselor
• Stephens Ministry
• Small group facilitator
• Men’s club pastoral care
• Sunday School teacher