Cornerstone Curriculum, Official Certification Edition

LESSON 2 | FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP: THE CHRISTIAN LEADER AS PASTOR / 305

B. Recruit workers to the pastoral ministry.

1. Appeal to their love for Jesus Christ, John 21.16.

2. Appeal to their desire for a growing healthy church, Col. 1.25-28.

3. Appeal to their passion to equip others for ministry, Eph. 4.11-12.

C. Emphasize biblical standards and criteria (i.e., the Word of God is sufficient to equip the man or woman of God for every good work), 2 Tim. 3.15-17.

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1. It never fails, Isa. 55.8-11.

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2. It nurtures the soul and spirit, 1 Pet. 2.2.

3. It brings to maturity, Heb. 5.11-14.

D. Redefine the pastorate in terms of care-giving, nurturing, and tending the lambs, not administrating the corporation.

E. Embrace styles and methods of training conducive to urban disciples.

1. Become all things to all people in order to save and edify them, 1 Cor. 9.19-23.