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1. Call to Pastor
Module 1-Lecture 1

2. Pastor
(poimēn)
Eph 4:11 Poimēn also
minister means
of a shepherd
church (i.e., Mark 6:34;
Heb 13:20;
1 Pet 2:25)
Pastor

3. The pastorship holds
great responsibility.
To ponder…
Why do you feel
called to pastor?
What motivates you
to pastor?

4. Call to Pastor
Topical Overview
.Meaning
.Motives
.Discernment
.Key Points

5. What is the meaning of call?

6. Meaning
The word call has 22 different
meanings in the New Testament.
The call (klētos, Grk.), as it relates to
pastor, concerns itself with divine election
or commission to individuals for special
vocation (i.e., apostleship--Rom 1:1)

7. Foundational Verses
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to
be an apostle, separated unto the gospel
of God, “(Rom 1:1 KJV).
“Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus
Christ through the will of God,” (1 Cor
1:1)

8. Invitation
“Through the from God’s
will of God” Spirit
(1 Cor 1:1) (1 Cor 1:1)
God’s
commission Set apart for
for office the Gospel
(Rom 1:1; (Rom 1:1)
1 Cor 1:1) Call to
Pastor

9. “God is at work in the world today
seeking and saving those who are lost.
God’s call is a divine invitation from God
Himself to join Him in that work in an
official, lifetime work”
(Delphos First Assembly of God)

10. What are the right motives?

11. Motives
“Motives are inward thoughts and reasons
behind the words we say and the behaviors
Wrong Motives
that we do.”
Inward thoughts and reasons behind
(Dan Walker, Life Church St. Louis, 2010).

12. Right Motives Wrong Motives
Desiring a good work Desire to cause discontent
(1 Tim 3:1) (1 Tim 6:3) Depraved in mind
and bereft of truth (6:5)

13. Right Motives Wrong Motives
Desiring a good work Desire to cause discontent
(1 Tim 3:1) (1 Tim 6:3) Depraved in mind
and bereft of truth (6:5)
Willingness to be “ministers Have a corrupt mind and
of Christ, stewards of the wicked heart (6:5); love of
mysteries of God” & “found money (6:10)
faithful” (1 Cor 4:1-2)

14. Right Motives Wrong Motives
Desiring a good work Desire to cause discontent
(1 Tim 3:1) (1 Tim 6:3) Depraved in mind
and bereft of truth (6:5)
Willingness to be “ministers Have a corrupt mind and
of Christ, stewards of the wicked heart (6:5); love of
mysteries of God” & “found money (6:10)
faithful” (1 Cor 4:1-2)
Wanting to be a good Don’t desire sound doctrine,
servant of Christ, nourished but controversies about
on the words of faith & unimportant and
sound teaching, trained in unsubstantial matters (6:4);
godliness (1 Tim 4:6-7) disagree with teaching on
godliness (6:3)

15. How do you know you’re called?

16. Discernment
Confirmation helps you discern the call to pastor.
First and foremost, remember that God calls you to
pastor through His Spirit.
He will confirm your call directly to you or speak
through other people or experiences.

17. Confirmations to discern the call…
Voice of God
speaks
directly to
you or
through
others and
experiences
(Luke 6:13,
Rom 1:1)

18. Confirmations to discern the call…
Voice of God Godly
speaks counsel
directly to (Prov 1:5;
you or 19:20; 1 Tim
through 3:1 )
others and
experiences
(Luke 6:13,
Rom 1:1)

19. Confirmations to discern the call…
Voice of God Godly Strong and
speaks counsel continuing
directly to (Prov 1:5; passion; a
you or 19:20; 1 Tim sense of
through 3:1 ) urgency
others and (Rom 12:2; 1
experiences Cor 9:16)
(Luke 6:13,
Rom 1:1)

20. Confirmations to discern the call…
Voice of God Godly Strong and Evidence of
speaks counsel continuing spiritual
directly to (Prov 1:5; passion; a gifting
you or 19:20; sense of (1 Cor 12:1-
through 1 Tim 3:1 ) urgency 11;
others and (Rom 12:2; Eph 4:11-12)
experiences 1 Cor 9:16)
(Luke 6:13,
Rom 1:1)

21. What are the summary points?

22. Key Summary Points
• The call (klētos, Gr.) to pastor is a divine
Meaning commission from the Holy Spirit.
• Right motives for accepting the call to
pastor influence inward thoughts, which in
Motives turn, impact proper words & behaviors.
• Discern the call to pastor. Carefully listen for
Discern the voice of God to confirm the call.

23. “A shepherd in the Near
East was responsible for
watching out for enemies
trying to attack the sheep,
defending the sheep from
attackers, healing the
wounded and sick sheep,
finding and saving lost or
trapped sheep, loving
them, and sharing their
lives and to earn their
trust” (BLB, 2012).
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25. References
Blue Letter Bible. (2012). “Shepherd.” BLB Lexicon. Retrieved on December 29, 2012, from
http://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G4166&t=KJV
Eaton, Dan. (2011). “Pastors – God Called & Church Called.” Delphos First Assembly of God.
Retrieved on December 28, 2012, from http://delphosfirstassemblyofgod.com/pastors-
blog/pastors-god-called-church-called/
Mohler, Albert. (2008). “Has God Called You? Discerning the Call to Preach. “
Crosswalk.com. Retrieved on December 28, 2012, from
http://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/has-god-called-you-discerning-
the-call-to-preach-11568212.html
Stauffer, Claude. (2001). “Are You Called To Be A Pastor?” Calvary Chapel of Hope.
Retrieved on December 28, 2012, from
http://www.calvarychapelofhope.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7
4:are-you-called-to-be-a-pastor&catid=12:topical-studies
Walker, Dan. (2010). “Why Motives are important.” Life church St. Louis. Retrieved
December 28. 2012, from http://www.pastordanwalker.org/2010/10/why-motives-are-
important.htm

26. Information:
Deb Strlek (debbiestrlek@msn.com)
http://allnationsleadershipinstitute.org