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Why we are called to be A Shepherd?
Do you know where you are going? Do you have not just the vision, but the true Truth of His call and Way? We have to know where the well is before leading others to it! Christ and His precepts are the well, and we follow the path by example, nurture and service with faith, fruit, character and maturity so others can partake of His wonders. We have to know, and to do this, we have to grow. If we are not growing in the faith, we are useless and unable to lead or equip others. We will lord over by pride, teach falsely or sloppily and lead others astray; we will dishonor our Lord.
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=33032&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
Managing the Pastor's to maximize results. Pastors need a system to keep us on track to manage the church effectively. To do this effectively we need to have a schedule! Why? Just to see all that is on your plate in ministry as well as personal life and how to juggle it, control it, and do the best for His glory!
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=33030&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
One of the primary purposes and call of Into Thy Word Ministries is to research, develop and provide Pastoral Training Curriculum! We have been training pastors and missionaries overseas since 1988 and we would like to provide you what you need too.
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=32788&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
Keep the Biblical principals in mind and never replace what we think we need over what He calls us to do!
This step clarifies the steps taken to this point, and suggests strategies on how they can be implemented. Pastors and Elders can do this once a year to make sure you are still on the right track.
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Outlining the Bible is the primary means to prepare one to teach the precepts of Scripture in a clear and logical way. This is designed for the pastor, Bible study leader, or curriculum writer to learn how to examine the text and then draw out what is there in a logical and systematic way.
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Budgeting-for-Pastors&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
How to live on a shoestring budget for anyone.
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=36284&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
Half a century ago, an American pastor named Francis Schaeffer opened his home in Switzerland to anyone who was struggling with the basic questions of life. It was the beginning of L'Abri, a word meaning 'shelter.'
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=33025&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
How is you ministry going? Really? Have you ever thought and prayed about taking a self-assessment to see how you are doing so you can honestly find out if your daily activates, relationships, and teaching are lined up to Christ or to something else?
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=79251&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
God calls us as pastors and church leaders to be a people who shepherd.
Being a Shepherd also means being God's commissioned leader; our Guide is Jesus the Holy One who gently leads us and guides His leaders to care for His flock, the Church. Consider that Jesus comes to us as the Good Shepherd, also a name for Jesus, to rescue His lost sheep. We have all gone astray and have given in to sin; He brings us back to His fold...
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=33024&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0
Preparing for our Pastoral Lives with the Right Mindset Part II
The key to building and leading a healthy church is to be a good and healthy pastor (and leader)! Yet, so few of us in ministry take this seriously or make this a priority! We tend to chase trends and our personal agendas and not pursue HIM!