Pastoral and Teaching Ministries 101: Biblical Studies for the Ministries of the Pastor and of the Teacher

By Roderick L. Evans

God set ministries within the Church; namely, the pastor and the teacher for its continuance. These ministries are important for the equipping and maturing of the saints. In the pages of this study, we will discuss the ministries of the pastor and of the teacher in detail.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Abundant Truth Publishing
• Release date: Aug 23, 2014
• ISBN: 9781601412768

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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PASTORAL AND TEACHING MINISTRIES 101

BIBLICAL STUDIES FOR THE MINISTRIES OF THE PASTOR AND OF THE TEACHER

Written by: Roderick L. Evans

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Pastoral and Teaching Ministries 101

Biblical Studies for the Ministries of the Pastor and of the Teacher

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Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

Lesson 1 – For the Perfecting of the Saints

For the New Covenant

For the Church

For the Perfecting of the Saints

Lesson 2 – The Pastoral Office

Pastors as Shepherds

Pastors as Fathers

Pastors as Watchmen

Pastoral Character

Nine Functions of the Pastoral Office

Lesson 3 – The Teaching Office

Teachers as Instructors

Teachers as Trainers

The Teacher’s Character

Nine Functions of the Teaching Office

Lesson 4 – Pastors and Teachers

Similarities of the Offices

Differences Between the Offices

How the Offices Work Together

Focus of Pastors

Focus of Teachers

Lesson 5 – The Pastoral Anointing

Pastoral People are Under-shepherds

Pastoral People are Men & Maidservants

Character Traits of Pastoral People

Recognizing the Pastoral Anointing

Flowing in the Pastoral Anointing

Lesson 6 – The Teaching Anointing

The Teaching disciples as Instructors

The Teaching disciples as Tutors

Character Traits of Teaching Disciples

Identifying the Teaching Anointing

Walking in the Teaching Anointing

Lesson 7 – False Pastors and Teachers

Characteristics of False Ministers

Characteristics of False Pastors and Teachers

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Preface

Pastoral and teaching ministries are important to the furtherance of the Kingdom of God and the Church. It is my prayer that the information presented in this work will bring clarity, appreciation, and understanding to the pastoral and the teaching ministry.

Numerous works have been produced which highlight the ministries listed in Ephesians 4. This study is to be used in connection with other publications. Many authors focus on the functions of the pastor and of the teacher. My intent is to bring balance by focusing on the character requirements of those walking in these offices and possessing these anointings.

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Introduction

Paul stated In Ephesians 4 that the ministries were placed in the Church for its edification. The ministries are a direct extension of Christ’s ministry within the Body of Christ. James also admonished those who minister to do it with all the grace and ability given to them by God. The Abundant Truth Ministry Study Series is designed to examine the ministries given to the Church. It is our prayer that a greater understanding and appreciation for the ministerial gifts be achieved.

In this publication

The scriptures reveal that God has set ministries and gifts in the Church. The ministries of the apostle and the prophet provided the foundation for the Church. However, their ministries alone could not advance the Church. Thus, God set other ministries within the Church; namely, the pastor and the teacher. These ministries are important for the equipping and maturing of the saints.

In the pages of this study, we will discuss the ministries of the pastor and of the teacher in detail. A proper understanding of these ministries will help individuals recognize and appreciate their functionality in the Church.*****

Lesson 1-For the Perfecting of the Saints

Anyone involved in construction knows the most important part of the building is the foundation. Changes can be made to a building at any time, but the foundation must be solid. Walls, ceilings, and fixtures are exchanged frequently, but the foundation is created to last. God is the ultimate architect. Through His spoken word, He created and laid the foundations of the world. (Genesis 1:1-30).

Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the (spoken) word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. (Hebrews 11:3, Parentheses mine)

Throughout history, God laid the foundation for man’s worship of Him. At Sinai, God gave Moses the Law as the foundation for Israelite worship. However, it could do nothing for the conscience of men and God instituted another covenant with a new foundation.

FOR THE NEW COVENANT

God, in His wisdom, did not establish the New Covenant upon laws and principles as He had done under the Law. He decided to found the New Covenant upon a person. Therefore, He sent Christ into the world, not only to give all the opportunity to partake of the New Covenant, but also to be the foundation for it.

For God so loved the