IMPORTANCE OF BEING A MINISTER AND IMPORTANCE OF THE LIFE OF A MINISTER

IMPORTANCE OF BEING A MINISTER AND IMPORTANCE OF THE LIFE OF A MINISTER

The pastoral minister has to act like shepherds who care for the flock, this care includes teaching. The minister’s life is of emotional highs and lows. It includes criticism and unreasonable expectations from the church congregation. Stress and depression are pervasive in pastoral ministry, and it is often a secret problem. According to the Holy Bible, the characteristic features that a minister should possess in this challenging ministerial life include:

·           To be in Christ, the minister should surrender everything to Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

·    Minister should have the experience of crucification with Christ. The death of Christ on the cross has shown, there is no hope of salvation by the law. Through Christ alone, we have life and the prospect of future glory. (Galatians 2:20)

·      Ministers should present their bodies as a living sacrifice to God. They should fully render themself. (Romans 12:1)

·       The Minister should have and follow the commandments of Christ. (John 14:21)

·     God is the originator of scripture. Since it comes from God, who is reliable, all the scriptures are reliable. Ministers should have this for a righteous life. (2 Timothy 3:16)

· The minister should believe in God's word and act upon it. He should know the value of hearing God's word and meditate. (Joshua 1:8)

·       "…ask for Whatever you wish, and it will be done for you". Here Abiding is closely linked with prayer. Prayer enables us to produce good fruit for the glory of God. (John 15:7)

·       The ministers are meant to pray in every situation. They have to bring their petitions to God and offer prayers of thanksgiving for what God has already done. (Philippians 4:6-7)

·      Ministers should understand that the strength of the Christian society is not to be measured by numerical standards. (Mathew 18:20)

·       Ministers should not give up their faith in any situation. instead of reacting to difficult times with fear or doubt, they should embrace a confident faith and encourage fellow believers to do the same. (Hebrew 10:24,25)

·       Minister should respond and obey, the call of God. (Matthew 4:19)

· The minister should not feel ashamed in any situation or anywhere to preach the gospel of Christ. (Romans 1:16)

A. JENIL DHAS

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