From these...we learn two major responsibilities of those who are called to pastoral ministry... responsibility to the word of God... responsibility to the people of God."
"... the two chief marks of pastoral leaders should be truth and love in combination. how is this possible? Only by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, for he is the Spirit of truth, and the first of the Spirit of friut is love.
Although Stott focuses on pastoral care in examining the characteristics of authentic ministry, I there is something to be learned as sheeps who benefit from our shepherds who are in pastoral ministry. Stott describes the four characteristics:"The faithfulness of a steward, the gentleness of a mother, the encouragement of a father, and the boldness of a herald." He then narrows in on " the two chief marks of pastoral leaders...truth and love in combination." More importantly, Stott shares how the responsibilities in ministry can be carried out- "the indwelling of the Holy Spirit". Just as our pastors are, everyone who is a Christian are called to be filled with the Holy Spirit. And we have been taught that faith comes by hearing the Word
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