Why God Gave Pastors and Receiving Your Pastor

Vocabulary flashcards covering biblical reasons why God gave pastors to the Church and principles on how believers should receive them.

Ephesians 4:8-16 (AMP)

God gave pastors for the perfecting of the saints, so mature saints can WORK!

Acts 6:1-7

To focus on prayer and ministry of the Word.

Acts 20:27-28 (AMP)

God gave pastors to oversee, shepherd, and guide the Church.

1 Peter 5:3

To feed the Church and be an example of Christlikeness.

1 Timothy 4:12 (AMP)

To be an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

Jeremiah 33:15 (AMP)

To execute justice and righteousness.

Jeremiah 33:12

To give rest to God's people.

John 10:3-5

To know and lead the people.

1 Chronicles 4:39-41

To find pasture for God's people.

Luke 15:4-5

To search for the lost (referencing Jeremiah 23:4 AMP).

2 Timothy 1:8,9 (AMP)

To lay down their life for the Gospel.

Revelation 2:1

To serve as God's messenger to the Church.

Eph. 4:8 KJV

"Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men."

Eph. 4:11 KJV

"And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers"

Eph. 4:12 KJV

"For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:"

Receiving Your Pastor

Making a heart decision to receive your pastor as a gift from Jesus, allowing yourself to be matured, and reflecting on whether their ministry offends or inspires you.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Scripture referenced when asking if you are allowing yourself to be matured through your pastor's ministry.