Pastoral Ministry · Intermediate
Leading a Congregation
A pastor leads a congregation as a servant under Christ, earning trust by his life, running honest meetings, keeping open books, developing his staff, and bringing change with patience, never lording it over the flock.
The lesson walks through the topic one card at a time. The full study is the complete written article, with its sources.
What you'll learn
1
How servant leadership differs from the world's leadership, and why a pastor's authority has limits
2
How a pastor earns trust and avoids the ditches of the autocrat and the hired hand
3
How to run a members' meeting and handle church money with honesty and care
4
How to lead a staff and volunteers as people to develop
5
How to bring change with patience and handle conflict in a way that honors Christ
Lessons in this topic
01How Does a Pastor Lead a Church?Plus7 min02Who Decides in a Baptist Church?PlusRelated lesson6 min03What Does a Pastor Do?PlusRelated lesson7 min04What Is a Deacon?PlusRelated lesson7 min
Key passages
Matthew 20:25–281 Peter 5:3Hebrews 13:172 Corinthians 10:82 Corinthians 4:21 Thessalonians 2:10Galatians 1:10Acts 14:271 Corinthians 14:402 Corinthians 8:19–21Luke 14:281 Timothy 5:182 Corinthians 9:7Philippians 2:19–222 Timothy 2:2Colossians 4:1Romans 14:19Nehemiah 2:12–18Philippians 4:2–32 Timothy 2:24–251 Timothy 5:19John 13:3–5John 13:14–15Philippians 2:5–8