The Pastor's Ministry

Every pastor struggles with the demands on his or her time and how to determine priorities in ministry. Some choose to respond to the most urgent needs, while others prefer a more balanced and intentional approach. But what determines these priorities?

In The Ministry of the Pastor , Brian Croft examines the Scriptures to determine the top ten priorities of faithful pastoral ministry. Each of these priorities is rooted in a direct command from the Word of God, and they are these:

keep the truth

Preach the word

Pray for the flock

Be an example

Visit the sick

Comfort the afflicted

Take care of the widows

Confront sin

Encourage the weakest sheep

Identify and train leaders

To be successful and faithful in ministry, every pastor needs to understand these essential callings and make them part of his or her regular work.