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6. Pleasing God by Growing More and Healthier Christians and Churches

7. The entrance of Your word gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130

8. “All of your tomorrows Are as bright as The Promises of God!” “I will build my church and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18b

9. 3 Biblical Pastoral Priorities

10. elders The elders who are among you …. 1. An Exemplary _________ Elder 2. A Faithful ___________ Shepherd 3. A Serving_________ Bishop Shepherd Shepherd the flock of God …. overseers serving as overseers,… I Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 I Peter 5:1-4

11. Elder 1. An Exemplary Elder -___________ ___________ ___________ Discerning Character not a _________ novice nor __________ prideful I Peter 5:1 & 3b I Timothy 4:12-16 Acts 20:17-27 Learner I Timothy 4:12-16 Follow his example

12. Follow Me -GOD

13. You Cannot Grow Without Changing!

14. Shepherd 2. A Faithful Shepherd - ________ _____________ Caring Compassion not an _________ hireling nor a _____________ flock-beater Lover __________ Acts 20:28-35 I Peter 5:2a I Corinthians 4:1-2 John 21:15-19 Matthew 28:16-20 Ephesians 4:11-16 (Pastor-Teacher) II Timothy 2:24-26 Accept his equipping

15. What You Are Is God’s Gift to You. W hat You Become Is Your Gift to God.

16. Bishop 3. Serving Bishop ___________ ____________ Leading Concern (Overseer) not a ___________ ____________ Leader dictator nor _____________ neglectful I Peter 5:2b-3a Acts 20:28 Hebrews 13:7,17 Colossians 1:28-29 Psalm 23 Matthew 20:24-28 Follow his leadership

17. Everything Rises Fallsand on Leadership and Followship

18. My way IS the highway. -GOD

19. Principles and Procedures For Baptist Pulpit Committees

20. 1. Is he in harmony with _____ Biblical Understanding of Christian Doctrine and Practice? 2. Is he what a Biblical Pastor should ____? 3. Is there consistent evidence that _____ do, ____ doing and _____ do what a Biblical Pastor should do? your (church) be can iswill

21. 4. Does he meet the __________ Qualifications for a Pastor? 5. Does he have the ______, ____________ and ___________ to do what a Biblical Fundamental Baptist Pastor should do according to the Scripture, ______ Doctrinal Statement, Constitution and Philosophy of Ministry? Biblical ability commitment motivation your

22. 6. Does he have ______ views of doctrine or practice that might be considered _________? 7. Is there _______, ________ evidence that he will fit into your church family and community well? 8. Do you have ________ ___________ in him to commit to following his leadership and to encourage others ____ your church and ________ of your church to do so? any unusual goodreliable enough inoutside confidence

24. Plan Purposefully Prepare Prayerfully Proceed Positively Pursue Persistently - William Ward

25. So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Acts 20:32 God’s Great Provisions