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Pastoral Ministry

Introduction

The term “pastoral” was first time used in 18th century as an entitlement which has further transformed down through a period of time. It can precisely explain the epistles those are primarily dedicated to church order, its functionality and the life. All in all, this essay will explain the pastoral ministry and the functions it carry out in order to mange, maintain and carry out the processes and strategies to provide various services to its members. They are dedicated to shepherding the flocks of the god.

A pastor is a priest or the Christian minister who holds the religious charge over the other groups of religion or the worshippers. The pastors normally hold different styles of preaching and holding the religious activities in the church. Similarly, they hold a different style of management for the church. This whole leadership style also affects the ministry of the church. Sometimes conflicts are aroused within the ministry of the church when the churches are under the process to grow large. This mostly affects the leadership style of the pastor and the pastoral ministry, as well. It is very important to mention if the leadership style has influenced the pastoral ministry. If yes, what effects it had.

The main purpose of the pastoral ministry is to teach the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and provide them the spiritual blessings of god. To provide the spiritual guidance, supervision and administration to the people because these disciples will consequently turn to disciple-makers. To enlighten the for the purpose of Holy Spirit as it is explained in the holy words of God.

Discussion

In the congregations, the pastor supervises the pastoral ministry with the help of the advisory council, the council of leadership and all the rest of the staff that falls under the institution. To proclaim the Gospel of the Christ lies under the responsibility of the Pastor to the church. To govern the chief administrating body of the pastoral ministry to participate and serve the pastor care functions and teaching all the spiritual things that are biblical revelations fall under the responsibility of a pastor. The pastoral ministry achieves its consent i.e. to motivate and inspire the flock to translate, preach and spread the message of the Jesus Christ. The objectives of any pastoral ministry are outlined depending upon the scale of that Church.

Further the objectives of the pastoral ministry can be outlined.

Everything that is done by a pastor, whether it be preaching in a sermon, teaching, or engaging in "vision casting, “add to his exercise of leadership (Jackson W., 2001). A pastor directs, equips, and motivates the parishioners to participate in the congregation's goal in its local society and beyond (Larue.J, 2004).

Studies reveal that pastors from the historic Black churches were more likely than others to make decisions themselves and did not involve the lay leaders in decision making (Jackson.,W., 2001).

Leadership styles of pastor

Pastor Graham and Pastor Andrew told that the leadership styles have evolved over time. The pastors ...