thistle93
Puritan Board Freshman
I am in the process of seeking another elder/pastor position in a local church and I have to say I have been somewhat discouraged by what I have observed. And these are predominantly in reformed type churches, which should know better. It seems decision about who gets position are much more based upon personality then character and qualification. Search committees often put the qualifications for a pastor/elder from 1 Timothy and Titus on their ads but at the end of the day seems decisions are more based on the vibe we get from you then are you qualified according to the Biblical standards. I have been in interview where qualifications for eldership/pastor were not even discussed. Seems rather that a church will get multiple candidates and then decide based on who wowed the congregation the most with their eloquent preaching. This could account somewhat for why much of the church is in the state it it in. It seems pragmatism is alive and well, even in some reformed churches.
For His Glory-
Matthew
For His Glory-
Matthew