Pastoral Ministry and Personal Relationships Flashcards
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Give a Scriptural definition of shepherding.
A shepherd cares for his flock. But the flock is not his own. The flock belongs to his master. He is entrusted to care for the flock on behalf of his master. He is expected to do whatever is necessary to keep the flock protected, healthy and growing. Likewise, the pastor as shepherd is entrusted by God to care for His flock - to do whatever is necessary to keep the flock protected, healthy and growing. John 21 - “feed my lambs” - Teach those who are young in their faith.” “take care of my sheep” - Protect, guide, and care for the needs of the whole flock. “feed my sheep” - Teach those who are mature in their faith.
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What is the relationship between the pastor and the governance authority of the local church?
As a licensed worker in the Eastern PA District, I am under the authority of that District and choose to submit to its leadership.
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How would you deal with a conflict between you and a member of the governance authority?
Directly. If it can’t be resolved between the two of us, I would ask a mediator to help walk us through the conflict. If still unresolved, I would ask the District Superintendent to help us resolve the issue.
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What is your attitude about your personal convictions that may conflict with the church you serve?
Do nothing to disrupt the unity of the church but be willing to discuss differences in a healthy way.
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What is your procedure in counseling or working with persons of the opposite sex?
Never alone!
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How do you cope with criticism? What if it becomes personal?
I receive constructive criticism as best I can. Sometimes its hard to take intially but ultimately I do learn from it. I am skeptical of someone’s motives when the critiscism becomes personal.
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How do you manage your time as it relates to both personal and work?
I try to maintain a healthy rest/work ratio. Monday’s are my personal Sabbath day and it would take a major incident for me to violate that.
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What does the Scripture mean when it says to “avoid all appearance of evil?”
Don’t flirt with sin - 1 Thessalonians 5:22,
I am an image bearer of God so myy integrity has to be of supreme importance. I will do everything I can to protect it.
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What is your attitude about stewardship and the personal use of money?
My wife and I are in complete agreement with tithing plus. We know that everything we have is directly from God so don’t fear when there is lack. We are currently debt free!
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What is your attitude and current status toward personal financial indebtedness?
We are debt free and have a reasonable retirement savings building.
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Have you had any involvement with pornography in any form since your accreditation interview?
Not intentionally.
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Do you have any controls on the use of your personal and office computers?
My office computer has built in controls and is monitored.
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Do you have an active personal accountability relationship with one or more persons? What is the nature of that relationship?
Yes - I have several accountability relationships. I meet with a group of men every Thursday morning.
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What is a biblical understanding of marriage?
In Mark 10, Jesus taught us about marriage. “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’ For this reason a man will leave his father and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Then in Eph 5, Paul teaches us what a marriage should look like - wives, submit yourselves to your husbands and husbands, love your wives like Jesus loves the church.
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Explain your involvement in personal and corporate prayer.
My personal prayer time is not as consistent as I would like it to be.
I am very active in corporate prayer and praying for others.
