Mentor's Manual

180 For the Nex t Generat i on: The Urban Mi n i s t r y I ns t i tute ’ s Mentor Manua l

2. Detail both the calling of individuals to the pastorate, and highlight the criteria for representing God as an undershepherd of the flock. 3. Lay out the NT contours of the authority and role of the pastor viewed through the lens of the various forms of church government (episcopal, monarchical, and congregational). 4. Recite the functions of the godly biblical pastor as outlined in the NT and Church history. 5. Elaborate the three biblical models and analogies of what a pastor does in relationship to the flock of God, i.e., the pastor as nurturer and care giver, as protector and guardian, and as leader of the flock of God. 6. Give evidence of the particular perils and promise for fulfilling the pastoral role in the inner city, as well as the specific ways we may equip urban pastors for their important duty. 7. Discuss some of the more important principles in the practice of pastoring the urban congregation, as well as the wonderful promises associated with the pastoring of the flock of God. 1. Recite the meanings of the term episkopos (i.e., bishop) with the Septuagint, its usages in the classic Greek, and within the New Testament itself. 2. Articulate how and in what ways the terms for “pastor,” “elder,” and “bishop” all refer to the same office, with emphases on different roles and responsibilities of Christian leadership in the Church. 3. Outline possible origins and the development of the office of the bishop through the council of elders in Jewish rulership where an elder could be recognized as one to speak on behalf of and represent the entire council of elders. 4. Elaborate how in the history of the church the office of the bishop expanded to mean an appointed or elected individual given charge over a number of pastors or groups of congregations in a given context. 5. Define both the calling and criteria of the bishop, from the biblical qualifications in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1, as well as the example of Jesus.

Teaching Objectives for Capstone, by Module

After your reading, study, discussion, and application of the materials in this lesson, you will be able to:

Objectives for Lesson 4 The Christian Leader as Bishop: Episkopoi