Posts with the tag: ministers

Should Church Leaders Be Corrected Privately or Publicly?

Since the Word of Truth is “useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 2:15 & 3:16), let’s see what it says on this particular issue: 17The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18For Scripture says, “Do […]

Should Ministers Officiate Weddings and Funerals?

Interestingly, there are no references in the Bible to ministers officiating weddings or funerals, including pastors. I point this out because some people seem to think that ministry is mostly about performing one or the other. Evidently God didn’t get the memo. This is not to say that ministers shouldn’t preside over weddings and funerals. […]

The Fivefold Ministry Gifts — Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher

  When people hear the term ‘minister’ they naturally think of a pastor, a minister who oversees a local assembly, but pastoring is only one of the five ministerial gifts in the body of Christ. This can be observed in this passage: So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and […]

OFFICIAL Prophets (Ministers) and INDEPENDENT Prophets (Ministers)

Both types are good and necessary but — as with anything — each can be corrupted. When corruption enters the picture, abuse is always nearby (abuse is the misuse of power).

Should Ministers Be Addressed With TITLES?

What does the Bible say about addressing ministers with titles, like Pastor, Reverend and Father? Are believers obligated to do this? Should pastors expect it?