Bible Question: I am on a church committee charged with evaluating the performance of our pastor. Can anyone give me scriptural guidance on this issue? Thanks |
Bible Answer: A pastor is also called a Shepherd. Here is the biblical duties of a shepherd. You then need to ask yourself is our pastor meeting these. • One who cares for flocks. Genesis 31:38-40; Psalm 78:52-53; Jeremiah 31:10; Amos 3:12; Luke 2:8 • As David, defends his flock against a lion and a bear. 1 Samuel 17:34-35 • Causes the flock to rest. Psalm 23:2; Song 1:7; Jeremiah 33:12 • Numbers the flock. Leviticus 27:32; Jeremiah 33:13 • Knows his flock by name. John 10:3-5 • Keeps the sheep and goats apart. Matthew 25:32 • Waters the flocks. Genesis 29:2-10 • Keeps the flocks in folds. Numbers 32:16; 1 Samuel 24:3; 2 Samuel 7:8; John 10:1 Jesus told Peter to feed the sheep. So a Pastor must also be feeding the sheep with the Living Word of God. I wonder how many pastors know their sheep by name. Most are lucky if they can recognize them as regular attenders. EdB |