Module 9
Pastoralia
Answer all questions.
1. What is the Scriptural meaning of the word "Pastor"? Would you say that the Lord was linked to this office? Give reasons for your answers.
2. The Christian ministry of Comfort and Reconciliation may be defined both from Scripture and contemporary need. Give examples of these.
3. Words of comfort are not always soothing words. What other forms may such words take in the Pastoral Ministry?
4. The "Mind of Christ" for any given situation must be sought in the exercise of the Pastoral Ministry. Show how the pastor should go about seeking this both from the examples found in Scripture and in daily experience.
5. Link Titus 2:1 with 2 Timothy 4:2-4 and show what special great attribute, seen in these texts, is to be required of the pastor both in his ministry and dealings with his own people.
6. Give example of particular friendships which should be encouraged and avoided the Pastoral Ministry.
7. What pastoral lessons can be learned from the picture of the shepherd? What would you say that today's shepherd in the western world, particularly regarding modern technology, could teach about pastoral work?
8. Can a man be a "good pastor" and a "poor preacher" at the same time? In your own opinion, is it necessary to be both if one is to be a successful minister of the Gospel?