4 Things you should know about your Pastor
October is Pastor Appreciation month, so I thought I would blog about the hard work they do! It is helpful to keep in mind that a "pastor" is NOT necessarily a "preacher" or minister of the word. A pastor is known as an "overseer" or a "shepherd" of God's flock. He is someone who tends to the spiritual care of the believers in the local church. This could also refer to an "elder." I think this is a timely discussion for some of the current issues we are seeing in our culture today. It seems like every week, we hear of another pastor who has stepped down, stirred controversy, fallen away from the faith, or made an unpopular decision. So here are some quick reminders . . . 1. Your Pastor is a sinner in need of God's grace. (Romans 3:23) It's the classic American Superstar story. How many "celebrity" pastors have you seen lifted up on a pedestal only to make a shipwreck of his faith and a juicy story for the Ne...