For many churches there are plenty of theological questions and not enough life-testimony questions. I have seen several very smart and nit-picky pastors dot all the i's right but alienate their flocks and other pastors.

Personality, dealings with family, what unbelievers think of a candidate, and areas of life practice seem to hold a heavy place in the apostle Paul's criteria...but not many churches' pastoral examinations.

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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