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    I Will Give You Pastors: Examining the Pastoral Office in the New Testament Church
    I Will Give You Pastors: Examining the Pastoral Office in the New Testament Church
    I Will Give You Pastors: Examining the Pastoral Office in the New Testament Church
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    I Will Give You Pastors: Examining the Pastoral Office in the New Testament Church

    By Roderick L. Evans

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    The focus of this book is to bring clarity and understanding to the ministry of the pastor. This information will help individuals to recognize the operation of this gift in their lives and in the lives of others. It is our hope that believers will develop a greater respect and appreciation for the pastoral office and gift.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAbundant Truth Publishing
    Release dateSep 3, 2010
    ISBN9781601411501
    I Will Give You Pastors: Examining the Pastoral Office in the New Testament Church
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    Roderick L. Evans

    Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.

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      I Will Give You Pastors - Roderick L. Evans

      I WILL GIVE YOU PASTORS

      EXAMINING THE PASTORAL OFFICE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

      Written by: Roderick Levi Evans

      PUBLISHED BY:

      Abundant Truth Publishing on Smashwords

      I Will Give You Pastors

      Examining the Pastoral Office in the New Testament Church

      Copyright ©2009 by Roderick L. Evans

      ISBN 13: 978-1-60141-150-1

      Smashwords Edition License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the author's work. *****

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Chapter 1 – What is a Pastor?

      The Facts of Pastoral Ministry

      The Function of Pastoral Ministry

      The Focus of Pastoral Ministry

      Chapter 2 – The Call of a Pastor

      Perceiving the Pastoral Call

      Preparing for the Pastoral Call

      Performing the Pastoral Call

      Chapter 3 – The Making of a Pastor

      Yoking of the Pastor

      Love of the Pastor

      Building of the Pastor

      The Pastor’s Character

      Chapter 4 – The Office of the Pastor

      Pastors as Fathers

      Pastors as Watchmen

      Nine Functions of the Pastoral Office

      Chapter 5– Understanding Anointings

      Anointings in the Old Testament

      Anointings in the New Testament

      Office versus Anointing

      Chapter 6 – The Pastoral Anointing

      Pastoral People are Undershepherds

      Pastoral People are Men and Maidservants

      Character Traits of Pastoral People

      Recognizing the Pastoral Anointing

      Flowing in the Pastoral Anointing

      Chapter 7 – False Pastors

      Characteristics of False Ministers

      Characteristics of False Pastors

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      Introduction

      At His departure, Jesus instructed the disciples to go to Jerusalem to await the promise of the Father. On the day of Pentecost, this promise was fulfilled with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

      The Holy Spirit was given so that the work of Jesus Christ would continue on the earth. The Ministerial Endowments Series is designed to bring clarity to the gifts and ministries given to the Church. It is our prayer that believers will be enlightened and encouraged.

      In this publication:

      God promised Israel godly shepherds. The focus of this book is to bring clarity and understanding to the pastoral office and the pastoral anointing. This information will help individuals to recognize the operations of this anointing in their lives and in the lives of others. It is our hope that believers will develop a greater respect and appreciation for the pastoral office and gift. *****

      1 - What is a Pastor?

      The first ministry to be on display in the New Testament Church was that of the apostle. Secondarily, we see the ministry of the prophets and teachers with the apostles with men such as Agabus, Judas, Apollos, and Silas. Further reading shows the ministry of the evangelist was recognized in Philip. The pastoral ministry developed (last) as Paul and others set elders and leaders over the churches that were established.

      Today, we see that there is a shifting in the above model. The pastoral ministry is now the most prevalent and accepted ministry in the Church, while there is debate surrounding the others. Regardless of this phenomenon, pastoral ministry is vital to the furtherance and growth of the Church.

      The word pastor originates from the Greek word poimen, which literally means shepherd. Pastors are given to feed the flock of God, lead them into green pastures, and protect against wolves in sheep’s clothing.

      Not all pastors will discharge their duty in the same manner; neither will they all have the same anointing. Pastors’ ministries will vary in demonstration and execution. Before going into detail concerning the ministry of the pastor, we want to present some foundational truths concerning their ministries.

      Pastors are the shepherds and overseers of the people of God. Their title describes their function; they care for the people of God in the Spirit, as a shepherd does sheep. They watch out for the souls of those whom they lead. Pastors, seemingly, wear more hats than any of the other offices. They have to serve as counselors, preachers, teachers,

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