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    When should a senior pastor be fired?

    Patrick, I agree with Larry. We ALL have a philosophy of ministry. I thank God that He has placed a desire in your heart to be Biblical, regardless.
    Post by: obscureone, Jun 1, 2005 in forum: Pastoral Ministries
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    Ordination help

    Joseph1959, I would suggest you engage in prayer that God would be glorified first and foremost. Second, pray for wisdom & grace to respond in...
    Post by: obscureone, Jun 1, 2005 in forum: Pastoral Ministries
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    The Word Not Cyclones

    Jesus made use of the "cyclones" of His day in Luke 13:1-5, but kept the focus on God and His Word. Balance seems to be the key (again). [img]
    Post by: obscureone, May 31, 2005 in forum: Pastoral Ministries
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    Baptists and Elders (plural) in the local church

    Broadus, My studies in church history have found the same basic info as yours. I have also found that the shift from a Calvinism to an Arminian...
    Post by: obscureone, May 28, 2005 in forum: Baptist History
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    Baptists and Elders (plural) in the local church

    I must say that after several years of studying what the NT said about this very topic, we as an assembly have decided to move to what we call a...
    Post by: obscureone, May 27, 2005 in forum: Baptist History
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    Criteria for Measuring the Quality of Grads of Evangelical Seminaries

    paidagogos, I agree with you. Seems we too easily get wrapped up in thinking educational credentials alone will get us by. I think education...
    Post by: obscureone, May 27, 2005 in forum: Baptist Colleges & Seminaries
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    Criteria for Measuring the Quality of Grads of Evangelical Seminaries

    Rhetorician, At our assembly, we (myself and our other elder) are currently training a handful of men, using something similar to homeschoolers...
    Post by: obscureone, May 27, 2005 in forum: Baptist Colleges & Seminaries
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    Criteria for Measuring the Quality of Grads of Evangelical Seminaries

    UZThD, Agreed. But can't academic-types be nice guys too ? ;) I think Christians students ought to be the best scholars. They ought to be...
    Post by: obscureone, May 27, 2005 in forum: Baptist Colleges & Seminaries
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    Criteria for Measuring the Quality of Grads of Evangelical Seminaries

    Rhetorician, I couldn't agree with you more as to the necessity of excellence of preparation. I personally know too many pastors who...
    Post by: obscureone, May 27, 2005 in forum: Baptist Colleges & Seminaries
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    Criteria for Measuring the Quality of Grads of Evangelical Seminaries

    1 Tim. 3 lists only 1 required ability for pastors, able to teach. The rest are character issues. Having said that, I agree that it is both/and....
    Post by: obscureone, May 27, 2005 in forum: Baptist Colleges & Seminaries
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    What is the difference...

    From my limited understanding of God's Word, it would appear that a preacher (assuming you mean pastor) stays with one particular, established...
    Post by: obscureone, May 27, 2005 in forum: 2005 Archive
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    Criteria for Measuring the Quality of Grads of Evangelical Seminaries

    How about 1 Cor 4:2 as a basic requirement? Isn't character more important than ability?
    Post by: obscureone, May 27, 2005 in forum: Baptist Colleges & Seminaries
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    When should a senior pastor be fired?

    The OP was, "when should a sr pastor be fired?" Seems Paul addressed that in 1 Tim 5. If he refuses to stop sinning, he needs to be publicly...
    Post by: obscureone, May 26, 2005 in forum: Pastoral Ministries
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    What's your take on this?

    Way to use the context, TexasSky! Test all teachings. Hold on to the good teachings. Avoid the evil teachings that abound.
    Post by: obscureone, May 26, 2005 in forum: 2005 Archive
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    Preacher in the Hands of an Angry Church

    Thanks. What impresses me is the grace God gave to J.E. to continue to speak to that congregation with gracious, humble words. May God grant me...
    Post by: obscureone, May 25, 2005 in forum: Pastoral Ministries