Pastoral Ministry: Theology and Practice
Richard H Warneck
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“the pastor is a man of the Gospel. As such, he gives heed to the Gospel pointing to the cross where Christ bears our sins away (1 Pet 2:24).”
“the commitment which a man and a woman make before witnesses to remain faithful to one another, both as sexual partners and in mutual support, until death do them part.”
“With diligent focus on the Word of God, the pastor becomes the theologian the Holy Spirit will make him.”
“To commune at a church’s altar is the highest expression of confessing oneness with what that church teaches.”
“This does not mean that the specific locus “De justificatione,” considered by itself, is all that the Lutherans consider indispensable. Rather, they regard the entire corpus doctrinae as bound up inextricably with justification. All doctrines have their place in this doctrine. All doctrines stand or fall with the doctrine of justification.”
“Then, in some circumstances, the public ministry and many related duties for edifying and strengthening the congregation may have outgrown the gifts and abilities of a pastor, rendering him no longer competent to serve the pastorate where he was called years ago. He cannot cope, and continuing is a struggle. Still, authorities should not act hastily. Before reaching a point when demands of the ministry severely outweigh competencies, a pastor will assess the situation. Perhaps he may request and accept assistance that would bring strength to his pastoral ministry. Or he may seek another ministry and consider another Call.”
“The wrath of God is ongoing and permanent, and there is no relief or refuge except at the foot of the cross of Christ.”
“The pastor-theologian shepherds souls. He communicates all that the Scriptures disclose and teach concerning God and man (Acts 20:20, 27). Not every interaction with the people is “theological,” but when shepherding God’s people, a theological response satisfies in many instances.”
“The indiscretion may entirely dismantle his candidacy for any pastorate or public role in the church’s administration. In this event, he must resign and seek another profession.”
“The biblical and confessional understanding of church fellowship—unitas, united in faith in Christ, and concordia, agreement in doctrine and practice—finds clearest expression in a congregation of Christians.”
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