what do u have to do to become a pastor (pastors only)?

Question

because i'm gonna become a pastor and would like to know what i have to do to become one

Answer 1

Well Zack. I was a pastor for 10 years and am in the process of seeking a pastorate again. There are many paths that a person can take. First, you need to sense a deep inner call that this is what you are supposed to do. It is not just a job, it is a calling. Secondly you need to plug in to a church and let the leadership of this church know what you want to do. They will be able to guide you in how to become a pastor. However there are some very valuable steps in the process. You should go to a Bible College or Seminary. You should start serving in smaller capacities in a local church like with the youth group or childrens ministry. You should find a pastor you like and ask him to mentor you. You should above all else, love God and people. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

You don't have to go to college to become a Pastor. Years ago the Pastors and Preachers didn't have to go college. They just went to Preach the word when they are called.
I would one Pray about if you are actually called.

2 Speak to your home church Pastor about becoming a Pastor.
3 Ask if you bring a message to the congergation and see what's going to happen

That's all I can say and I am not a Pastor however, I do know how some Pastors start out to be a Pastor.

Answer 3

It would depend upon what church you would be affliated with. For example, Baptist churches are independent churches and the individual church itself ordains a preacher. Some require college and seminary training while many do not. Most of your mainline denominations like Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Discples of Christ, etc. require an ordination process that includes a college and seminary degree. But there are easy ways to be ordained. You can get one tonight online, but the above churches would not recognize that ordination. It boils down to how far you are willing to go to become a pastor who is willing to have a servant's heart. Education is a good thing but it doesn't overcome the matters of the heart. If you like being someone to give of yourself without much giving back in return then go for it. I will conclude with this, it is not easy work and it goes mostly unappreciated -- especially the members of most churches. But the few that understand and stand with you make it very rewarding. Good luck and ask me additional questions if you need too. Presbyterian minister, by the way.

Answer 4

1. Why do you want to become a Pastor?

2. Do you have "A Calling" from GOD?

3. Are you willing to go to Bible College and Post Grad work in a Seminary like Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas?

Thanks, RR

Answer 5

I am not a pastor, but I there are different standards according to the denomination. Al Sharpton began calling himself a reverend while still in grammar school. Many Charistmatic and non-denominational churches have no requirements. Most standard denominations require seminary training.

Answer 6

whilst God calls you, you bypass the place He leads. you do no longer take a ballot and spot who around you thinks it is a good option! (I did, yet whilst it is placed that way it sounds stupid, does not it!) whilst Peter and Jesus have been speaking on the coastline after the resurrection, Peter asked Jesus what John's function interior the church became going to be, and Jesus stated "what's that to you?" those style of questions the disciples had in the past His dying approximately "who's the perfect" ought to have ended already! there is a few thing I do observe approximately existence: interior the tale of the coolest Samaritan, because it performs out in genuine existence on the instant, you could not be the Priest and the Levite and the coolest Samaritan all on the comparable time. you notice interior the international on the instant that pastors and evangelists have help communities around them. nicely, as a woman, you promptly Are the help team! interior the Jewish rules whilst in basic terms the adult adult males have been required back to the annual fairs, that became because of the fact each and every so often the ladies have been busy with their very own little flocks at homestead! no count who you're in this international, in case you do the suitable subject, somebody is going to hate it! So my advice for happiness is, shop your eyes on Jesus and shop Him smiling. Do your perfect at each and every thing that comes your way and pay attention for His call, everywhere He leads. we are interior the tip circumstances, whilst the prophet Joel stated God's spirit could be poured out on all flesh, it relatively is going to be stunning to be sure what he will do with you, once you're prepared for the experience!

Answer 7

The usage of pastor comes from its use in the Bible. In the Hebrew Bible (or Old Testament), the Hebrew word רעה (ra`ah) is used. The word is used 173 times, and is used to describe feeding sheep like in Genesis 29:7 and also in regards to human beings like in Jeremiah 3:15, "And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding" (KJV). [1]
In the New Testament, the Greek word ποιμην (poimēn) is used and is normally translated pastor or shepherd. The word is used 18 times in the New Testament. For example, Ephesians 4:11, "And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers" (KJV). Jesus also called himself the "Good Shepherd" in John 10:11. [2]
New Testament writers seemed to use pastor as a synonym for the office of church elder (presbuteros) or Bishop (episkopos). For example, in Acts 20:17, the Apostle Paul summons the elders of the church in Ephesus to give a last discourse to them; in the process, in Acts 20:28, he tells them that the Holy Spirit has made them bishops, and that their job is to pastor their church. Peter uses much the same language in 1 Peter 5:1-2, telling the elders among his readers that they are to pastor the flock in their charge, acting as bishops.
Paul also gives a list of characteristics that men serving in this office ought to possess. In 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Paul gives a list for those serving as bishops. In Titus 1:5-9, a remarkably similar list is given, this time directed to elders, also referred to in 1:7 as bishops.
According to many scholars, the practice of separating the offices of pastor and bishop did not originate until at least the 2nd century. At this time, single bishops (as opposed to the body of bishops, or elders, that churches had in the 1st century) began to oversee an entire city's group of believers, even if they met in different locations around the city.[3] By the 3rd and 4th century, some of the most prominent cities' bishops began exercising control over an entire region of churches, in the familiar parish or diocese arrangement of many Christian groups today.[4]


1Timothy 3:1-7
1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

There are some TOUGH qualifications to meet! Study diligently!