What Makes a Biblical Pastor

part 1

What makes someone a good pastor? In this episode, Brody walks through 1 Peter, where Peter describes pastoral leadership, to show us what Biblical pastoral ministry looks like. Biblical church leadership is driven by a love for the Lord and a love for people.

God calls pastors to shepherd the church well, to be faithful to the Word, and to love the body well. Leaders are to be held accountable by the Word of God and other men in the church. Our hope and prayer is that you’re part of a church that strives to function biblically. 

• Red Oak Church Sessions
• 1 Peter Commentary by Daniel Doriani
• 1 Peter

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part 2

A faithful pastor and shepherd is going to be obedient to the call of God. 

In this episode, Brody continues his conversation on what makes a Biblical pastor, by walking through 1 Peter 5, where Peter offers wisdom to help pastors shepherd well.

Jesus is the Chief Shepherd. Pastors are under-shepherds because the sheep belong to the Lord. Being a pastor requires labor and hard work. Let’s love one another well, pray for our leaders, and serve in our local churches. 

10 Distinctives of a Healthy Church:

1. Preaching
2. Biblical theology
3. Centrality of the Gospel
4. Conversion
5. Evangelism
6. Biblical church membership
7. Church Discipline
8. Discipleship
9. Leadership
10. Missions

Resources:

• Listen to Part 1 of What Makes a Biblical Pastor
• 1 Peter 5