Clergy Hierarchy

Recently, there has been a rise concerning spiritual gifts. New Charismatic and Pentecostal movements that have recognized the availability of these gifts have grown exponentially in the past century and, subsequently, have brought interest into the practice of these gifts. Spiritual gifts are not without controversy. Christians who believe that certain spiritual gifts have ceased disagree with Christians who pertain to these new movements. Through careful consideration over Scripture, however, one could adhere that all scriptural spiritual gifts are available today since the purpose of them is yet fulfilled, namely, the edification of the church remains necessary, and, in spite of unbiblical misuses of these gifts, most of these

Having a sense of authority as ministers is important, but it also depends on how we use the authority that makes it worthwhile. The author made it clear that “A certain practical authority arises in consequence of a thorough theological education. Christians do not claim authority on the basis of academic degrees, but know that it is a result of Christ who is their life and word, (p. 65).” If this knowledge base is strong then the clergy is entitled to personal respect and practical authority implied by sound learning. Humility is very important in Ministry and should be exercised by all ministers, however ministers must also be cearful not exercise it too much as it can be misunderstood by our congregation. Another aspect that there is no question when it comes on to the statement that says pastors are human beings, it is so easy for us to get caught up in doing things for the church and community that we neglect other important details in our lives, like ourselves. It is imperative that as ministers we stop sometimes and look out for ourselves and by extension our

The fundamental theme presented in chapter twenty five and twenty six of David W. Dorries book Spirit Filled Christology maintains that Jesus came, not only as a pathway for salvation, but also to lead as an example of the Spirit’s movements and to empower His church with supernatural abilities to further the ministry that He began. In order to expound upon his statements, Dorries uses historical context.

My faith tradition informs my theology of pastoral care as that a pastor has an authority in the pastoral care relationship. The pastor’s image in my faith tradition is an advisor, director, and guide. In my faith tradition, the lay people like to have the pastoral care, when they make important decisions. Since my culture is the hierarchal and patriarch system, the lay people believes that pastors are better to know about God’s will. Therefore, the lay people are too much depending on the pastor’s advices, and taking pastor’s perspective, rather than choosing what they want. There is no space to listen their inner voice in the pastoral care in my faith tradition. My theology of pastoral care in my faith tradition was that what Jesus did is what we should do. Because of my traditional ideal of pastoral care, I thought pastors have to know everything and be better than others until becoming like Jesus. However, I realized that the theology can be dangerous to look down the lay people and non-Christians, and is not helpful for the pastors and the lay people as well. I think it is important to remember in my tradition that the head of the church is the only one, Jesus, and we are all the body of Christ. There is the better part in the body of Christ. We are all the same and we need each other.

In this assignment, the writer will attempt to discuss scenario 1. Scenario 1 deals with examining the pastors in the managerial, messianic, and spiritual director roles. Explaining how pastors help people redirect their focus toward the new life God has for them through Jesus Christ and seeing the role of the Spirit through the eyes of Jesus.

In 1998, more than 13 million children (19 percent of all children) under age eighteen lived in families with incomes below the official poverty threshold. Although children age eighteen and under represent 26 percent of the United States population, they comprise nearly 40 percent of the poverty population. Despite a steady decrease from 1993 (23%) to 1999 (17%) in the rate of children in poverty, the United States still ranks highest in childhood poverty among all industrialized nations.

Jesus was a prime example to believers today in that He fulfilled the Father’s will to the point of death. Our amazing Father, creator of the universe, illustrated by His own life the need to be under authority. The point is illustrated well when Jesus said, “That the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave Me commandment, even so I do” (John 14:31). Christians can be comforted knowing that there is an example to follow. Paul said, “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1; cf Luke 6:40; 1 Pet. 2:21).

“People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today will often be forgotten. Do good anyway. Give the best you have and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway. In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.” (http://www.jasonburns.com/anyway/). This is the call to action for

We as Catholics need dedicated leaders for many reasons. If we did not have dedicated leaders who would be there through the hard times, the doubts, the unanswered questions?

Calvin, J. ((1559) 2014). Institutes of the Christian Religion. In L. Prescott, & F. Richards, Ideas of Authority (pp. 217-218). Milton Keynes: The Open Univeristy.

Within Yves Congar’s The Meaning of Tradition, he sets out to define the traditions of the Catholic Church. Congar begins his analysis of the role of Tradition in the Catholic Church by defining it; his definition states that Tradition is a gift from God that is passed down subsequent generations. According to Congar the Church’s tradition involves sharing Christ’s revelation, so that God’s revelation can be passed down throughout space and time. Congar devotes sections of his book to the role of magisterium in the Church. The magisterium has a pivotal role in analyzing the doctrines of the faith and providing the people of God with an explanation of its meaning. By doing this, the magisterium is exercising its role as the successors of Jesus’ apostles in guiding the faithful. The Magisterium is essential to ensuring that the faithful create a personal relationship with God. Congar, attributes the magisterium’s role in the Tradition of the Church is guided by the Holy Spirit. According to Congar argues that the Holy Spirit has inspired the Church throughout history. The Holy Spirit also works through the people, giving them the gifts necessary for understanding the word of God. Congar continues to ascribe the Church’s tradition to its familiar atmosphere that allows faith to grow in believers. Congar goes on to state that the Church’s tradition does not stem from Scripture alone, the uniting force of God’s word. Scripture needs to come from an inspired source, alone it can

When Jesus appointed his apostles, he did so with the intention of them being leaders when he was to return home to the kingdom of heaven. Though they held leadership roles before Jesus ascended into heaven, it was their responsibility to continue his work. There has always been leadership within the church. Christians are lucky enough to see aspects of the beginning of the church when Paul, an apostle appointed by Jesus, wrote letters to help explain the different roles of leadership. By using these letters, and the book of Acts written by Luke, we get to learn what the early church looked like. It is important that we have this information because it gives us guidelines as to how to construct the different offices within

Any organizations including church congregations are unique in its context and understanding of how to function as an organization. One thing not so unique is the system of power and authority. Each congregation has a set structure of how the organization will operate and distribute power and authority. Surprisingly to some, there also is an informal system of power and authority that often carries more control than the written plan. The nearly 170 year-old Coalbush United Methodist Church has both an informal and formal organizational structural system.

Finally a pastor has to know the distinctions of Authority and power. It is not uncommon to see pastors are using power instead of the authority God given them. . "Authority" is responsibility that derived from someone greater than us. That means the full responsibility

This in short summarizes what the role of a pastor is to be which was illustrated by the head of the Christian church. Today, the role of pastor “in a modern-day “pastor” system is as much a departure from the New Testament pattern of church as is an ecclesiastical hierarchy. No one man can assume the