Posts in pastoral team
New Ordination Standards

Among the most significant responsibilities we have as pastors in Sovereign Grace is to entrust the gospel to the next generation of pastors.

In his last letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul commands him and us: “What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2).

Entrust what you have heard to faithful men.

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Team Health Evaluation Tool

Pastoring on a pastoral team is an honor and a gift...and also a road marked by pitfalls. Conflict, poor communication, and relational disunity on a pastoral team can lead to discouraged and weary pastors, and eventually, can diminish the unity and health of the whole church.

On a recent Zoom call with Sovereign Grace pastors, Mark Prater, Mickey Connolly, and I discussed the importance of ongoing study, intentional evaluation, and faithful growth in our team effectiveness. In order to support that effort, we referenced the following tool that Sovereign Grace teams can use…

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pastoral team, polityJon Payne