I would like to add something very important.

We are judging these men by their performances on Sunday.


Only 1 day in 7 makes up this part of a pastors work.

Many very effective men have been less than steller in the pulpit but shining examples of evangelistic witness one on one.


Being a "preacher" is only a small part of being a "pastor" or a "minister". We often, however, spend most time focusing on the one aspect that takes up the least time.

Only a portion of a pastors work is preaching. Sitting under a monologue one time each week is less of an effective way to learn than to witness his day to day dealings with sinners - assuming that he actually deals with sinners day to day

(I have met some who do not really deal with hurting souls throughout the week and instead spend up to 30 hours per week alone in their study.....COME ON.....10-15 might be needed, maybe, but surely more time can be spent in personal counsel with persons who talk back, question, hurt, and interact).


If we desire to be ministers, we must model ministry and not just preaching.

Therefore, I say sit under the day to day ministry of a pastor that deals with souls everyday and offers kind counsel. Situnder his preaching too, but don't stop there.

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"If a commission by an earthly king is considered a honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"
-- David Livingstone