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For Pastors, Ruling Elders, and everybody else.
Upon examination what questions would you (or do you) ask a potential ruling elder candidate?
Here's a quiz: Another Pastoral Quiz
Here's a quiz: Another Pastoral Quiz
I'll quote Jambo from another thread:
The congregation should apply the teaching of Paul in 1 Tim 3, Tit 2 etc to each person they are considering.
Assuming candidates have met the qualifications from Timothy and Titus there is much more. Do they display the fruits of the Spirit? Are they humble? Do they hunger and thirst after righteousness? Are they merciful, pure in heart etc? Do they pursue godliness? Are they men of prayer etc? Will they shepherd the flock or lord it over the flock (1 Pet 5.1-3)?
None of these elements are found in any written exam or even oral exam.
And give him a hearty amen.
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.
I have seen several very smart and nit-picky pastors dot all the i's right but alienate their flocks and other pastors.
In order to make this statement this person would have to be exposed to every written and oral exam given. Which I assume they haven't.I'll quote Jambo from another thread:
The congregation should apply the teaching of Paul in 1 Tim 3, Tit 2 etc to each person they are considering.
Assuming candidates have met the qualifications from Timothy and Titus there is much more. Do they display the fruits of the Spirit? Are they humble? Do they hunger and thirst after righteousness? Are they merciful, pure in heart etc? Do they pursue godliness? Are they men of prayer etc? Will they shepherd the flock or lord it over the flock (1 Pet 5.1-3)?
None of these elements are found in any written exam or even oral exam.
Just for clarification, it's not my quiz, but Dr. McMahon's.