Date
5-11-2007
Department
Seminary
Degree
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Chair
Luke Kaufmann , Frank Schmitt
Primary Subject Area
Religion, General
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Religion
Recommended Citation
Polk, Seth Nathan, "The Twenty-First Century Pastor: His Calling, Character and Competencies" (2007). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 85.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/85
Abstract
This paper defines modern ministry utilizing timeless and unchanging biblical principles, thereby providing a guide that pastors can utilize in fulfilling their God given responsibilities. It discusses, outlines, and synthesizes the calling, character, and competencies of the twenty-first century pastor. Directives related to calling and character come primarily from biblical and historical research. Based on surveys sent to pastors of middle sized churches, the project researches how modern ministry is being practiced related to the competencies of preaching, pastoral care, and church administration. Directives are then given concerning how modern ministry should be practiced based on the Word of God.
