If you want to grow in your Christian faith, you will need to find a faith community with a respected pastor to lead it. Our team at Summit Bible Center has extensive experience in ministry, and we know what it takes to lead a congregation and help our members lead faithful lives. In this article, we will go over a few key qualities to look for in a pastor.
- Sincere Faith – First, a strong pastor must possess sincere faith in Jesus Christ. The purpose of a Christian community is to come together to share in worship, grow in their understanding of God’s Word, and to support one another, and this is only possible when the leader of that congregation can model a sincere faith to their congregants.
- Compassion – Second, a pastor must have compassion for everyone who comes through the doors of the church, no matter their background. Jesus teaches us to treat everyone with love and respect, and a pastor must put this teaching into practice. A good pastor will help the members of the congregation make good decisions and deal with spiritual struggles, but they will do so without judging them.
- Communication Skills – Third, a pastor, like all leaders, needs exceptional communication skills. An effective pastor can listen to people and speak to them in ways they will understand and be inspired by. The best pastors can explain lessons in multiple ways to reach a variety of audiences, without altering the core meaning of the text. You should always feel comfortable talking to your pastor, as a good pastor knows how to put people at ease.