Teaching God's Word

Pastor Gary Wilderbuer

What are a Pastor's Job Responsibility

2 Timothy 4:1-5

… The Charge (1-4)

ð The w_______________ of the pastor (1)

ð The w_______________ of the pastor (2)

Preach the Word      Be prepared      Correct     Rebuke     Encourage

ð The w_______________ to the pastor (3-4)

They reject sound doctrine

They have itchy ears

They harden their minds to God’s truth

… The Challenge (5)

Be clear-headed (sober minded)      Endure hardship      Be an evangelist

Do the duties of your ministry

… The Commitment [My commitment to you as a pastor]

MY FIVE PRINCIPLES FOR PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

ð Pastoral leadership involves s____________________

My life must be daily surrendered to the Lord so that I can lead others. Otherwise, I will be leading in the flesh and doing harm to the Kingdom of God.

ð Pastoral leadership is living by s__________________

In other words, I will live my life with integrity. I will live by the truth of God’s Word. My words affect others therefore I will speak the truth and live out integrity before others for God’s glory.

ð Pastoral leadership is faithful to the s_______________

I will faithfully be in the scriptures for personal enrichment and for preaching and teaching. I will be faithful to the text being taught realizing I am teaching God’s very words.

ð Pastoral leadership is s___________________________

True pastoral leadership is not dependent on a title or a position. It is leading and guiding God’s people with a heart of a shepherd who cares about his sheep. That means giving of one’s self to others in God’s strength even when I don’t feel like it. I will shepherd the church which belongs to God not to me. Pastoral leadership is a privilege. Therefore, I must not take it for granted or the people I serve.

ð Pastoral leadership is s___________________________

A leader must prepare for and look to the future with God’s help and insight. I must allow time to pray, think, plan, and strategize for the Kingdom of God. I must get myself out of the way so God’s plan can move forward.

10-25-2026 Crosby Chapel

Sermon Notes

Prayer Spotlight

Eric & Helen Roselund, Pendleton, NY

Great Lakes District: Tim & Kelley Kirschner

We are between Niagara Falls and Buffalo, NY. Since partnering with Village Missions in 1968, this area has grown more suburban, though some farming remains. It can be challenging to connect with so many busy lifestyles. But we know that wherever God has people, there are opportunities to minister. 

PRAYER REQUESTS: 1) Effective kids and youth ministries. 2) Outreach opportunities. 3) Good health as we get older. 

Christian Faith Chape

5733 Tonawanda Creek Road

Lockport, NY 14094

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