If you have been called by God to be the pastor of His flock, you have to make sure that you are doing it God's way, and not simply following the traditions of man, because the Bible teaches us in Mark 7:13 that our traditions can nullify the Word of God and make it have no effect.
It is important to establish a church online by those that God has called to do so, and who are qualified according to God's standards.
Who is qualified to be a pastor?:
1 Timothy 3:1-7
“Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.”
Who is qualified to be an elder?:
Titus 1:6-9
“An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it”
Who is qualified to be a deacon?:
1 Timothy 3:8-13
“In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well. Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus”
You must set up the governance of the church, how it operates, the articles of incorporation, the bylaws, the committees, the administration of duties, the code of conduct, the administration of gifts, and every other function of the church not as man would do it, but according to God's will and His ways and His purposes for that church body, always remembering that you are called to be a servant-leader, following in the footsteps of Christ to lead others to Christ.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Biblical Eldership
Chapter 3 - Biblical Qualifications of Pastors
Chapter 4 - Calling Into Pastoral Ministry
Chapter 5 - Church Governing Board and Committees
Chapter 6 - Pastors' Preaching and Teaching Ministry
Chapter 7 - Delegation of Church Members in Preaching and Teaching Ministry
Chapter 8 - Identification of Potential Candidates for Pastoral Ministry
Chapter 9 - Ordination of Other Co-Ministers
Chapter 10 - Code of Conduct for Pastors
Chapter 11 - Administration Office of the Church
Chapter 12 - Church Constitution as a Legal Document
Chapter 13 - Registration and Incorporation of the Church
Chapter 14 - Internal Relations and Church Welfare
Chapter 15 - Pastors in Funeral and Grief Ministry
Chapter 16 - Ministry of Pastoral Counseling
Chapter 17 - Pastors in Marriage Office and Wedding Ceremony
Chapter 18 - Pastors' Intercession for the Church
Chapter 19- Questions
No matter what this life has thrown at you, your tears and suffering are so dear to the Lord that He holds them in a bottle near His heart. It is important to let His light into every dark and broken place to heal you, and bring that to others.
This study is based on the Holy Bible, the written Word of the one true God, which reveals that all of creation has been called to worship. The angels (Hebrews1:6); the nations (Psalm 86:9); the elements (Psalm 96:11); and God’s people (Psalm 67:3).
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