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"A man may be able to grow into teaching and aspects of pastoral ministry and a host of other abilities while serving, but not so with humility. We are not to think of the pastorate as the crucible that might make an arrogant man humble. The pastorate is indeed a crucible and will make a genuinely humble man all the more humble, but it is not a lab for experimenting with arrogant men."

"Pluralities are known for being inefficient but effective, while authoritarian structures may seem efficient but are prone to error and partiality."

"Anyone can be Prince Charming for 6 months..."

"Good pastors are first and foremost sheep. They know it and embrace it. Pastors do not comprise a fundamentally different category of Christian. They need not be world-class in their intellect, oratory, and executive skills. They are average, normal, healthy Christians, serving as examples for the flock, while among the flock, as they lead and feed the flock through teaching God's word. (24)

Reading with dad

Already appreciate the three fold office structure.