The Critical Functions of a Pastor Rarely Found in a Church Job Description

On this episode, Josh and Sam discuss some critical functions of their work as pastors that are not included in the typical church job description.

1. 1. Guard the doctrine of the church.
   2. Proactively hunt wolves.
   3. Field inquiries about business recommendations.
   4. Navigate community and internal church politics.
   5. Be ready to respond to questions about random YouTube videos people watch.
   6. Engage the media in a way that elevates the reputation of the church.
   7. Be knowledgeable about local infrastructure changes impacting the church.

Resources:

• Doctor of Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

• Church Equip

• FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights

• Church Answers Central

• The Hope Initiative

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