Introduction to Pastoral Ministry: Class Introduction

READING and REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT:

On Being a Pastor by Prime & Begg, Chapter 1

and

Introducing Christian Ministry Leadership by William Carrell Chapters 3 and 4.

Reflection - be prepared to give a verbal answer in class for the following:

Define what a calling is - identify the three callings, identify what a pastor is, and identify where you may be in that process of God’s calling on your life.

First Hour:

Who Are You? Why are you here? What is the vision for your future?

Second Hour

“The ministry of undershepherds and teachers is not simply a job. Rather it is a vocation, the answering of a specific call from God. It is the highest calling in Christian service.” On Being a Pastor—Prime & Begg (17)

“God calls men to shepherd God’s flock and to care for its well-being, to show God’s people by example and instruction how they should live lives worthy of God their Savior.” On Being a Pastor— Prime & Begg (18)