Marks Of A Good Pastor (2)

The indicators that instruct a church and a pastor what a good pastor is must not be the result of passing fads.  The good pastor must pass the test of Scripture.  This portion takes us to 4:10-13 that reminds us that a good pastor must be prepared to work hard particularly in the study of God's Word and in the ministry that he is called.  A good pastor must also be a man who preaches with authority and conviction in the pulpit.  It is "thus saith the Lord" and it is not the opinion and subjective utterings of a rash talker.  He is to be a godly example even if he is a younger man.  He is not to show a lack of maturity, but show himself to be godly and separated to the Lord.  Finally, he is to have a prioritized ministry of preaching the Word.