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THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS

THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS. EPH. 4:11-12. [By Ron Halbrook]. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS. Introduction: 1. Eph. 4:11-12 Leadership roles in God’s plan of redemption: evangelists & pastors.

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  1. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS EPH. 4:11-12 [By Ron Halbrook]

  2. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS • Introduction: 1. Eph. 4:11-12 Leadership roles in God’s plan of redemption: evangelists & pastors 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

  3. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS • Introduction: 1. Eph. 4:11-12 Leadership roles in God’s plan of redemption: evangelists & pastors 2. God & Satan at war for our souls!

  4. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS • Introduction: 3. God organized His people in Patriarchal Age—Satan countered • Gen. 6:4 Mighty men of sin 4 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.

  5. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS • Introduction: 4. God organized His people in Mosaic Age—Satan countered • Num. 12 Aaron & Miriam troubled Moses • Num. 14:1-10 Moses, Joshua, & Caleb nearly killed by the people they led • Num. 16:1-10 Korah led rebellion

  6. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS • Introduction: 4. God organized His people in Mosaic Age— Satan countered • 1 Sam. 8:5 People reject God as King, & the judges, but, “Make us a king” • 2 Sam. 18:6 Absalom usurped David’s throne • 1 Kgs. 12:1-20 Rehoboam split kingdom

  7. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS • Introduction: 4. God organized His people in Mosaic Age— Satan countered • 2 Kgs. 13:11 Kings did evil in God’s sight • Jer. 23:1 Sad results of evil leaders 1 Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.

  8. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS • Introduction: 5. God promised new leadership for our salvation • Jer. 23:5-6 Perfect divine king

  9. 5 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. 6 In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. • Jer. 23:5-6 Perfect divine king

  10. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS • Introduction: 5. God promised new leadership for our salvation • Ps. 68:18; Eph. 4:7-8 Divine King defeats His enemies, blesses his people

  11. Ps. 68:18; Eph. 4:7-8 Divine King defeats His enemies, blesses his people 18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

  12. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS • Introduction: 6. King Christ gives gifts of leadership • Evangelists & pastors: servants for our salvation • Controversy over the pastor’s role • Controversy over the evangelist’s role • Use our gifts to glorify our king!

  13. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation A. Eph. 4:1-16 Saints Grow to Maturity in Christ • Vv. 1-3 Grow in mutual love

  14. 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. • Vv. 1-3 Grow in mutual love • Selfish spirit destroys love & unity

  15. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation A. Eph. 4:1-16 Saints Grow to Maturity in Christ • Vv. 4-6 Doctrinal foundation of true growth

  16. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. • Vv. 4-6 Doctrinal foundation of true growth • False doctrine hinders spiritual growth

  17. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation A. Eph. 4:1-16 Saints Grow to Maturity in Christ • Vv. 7-13 Gifts of King Christ promote growth

  18. 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) • Vv. 7-13 Gifts of King Christ promote growth Ps. 68:18

  19. 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: • Vv. 7-13 Gifts of King Christ promote growth

  20. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation A. Eph. 4:1-16 Saints Grow to Maturity in Christ • Vv. 7-13 Gifts of King Christ promote growth • Revelation: apostles & prophets • Proclamation: evangelists • Oversight in local church: pastors • Additional teaching: teachers • False teaching & neglect of duty hinder

  21. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation A. Eph. 4:1-16 Saints Grow to Maturity in Christ • Vv. 14-16 Serving Christ as Head: all grow!

  22. 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. • Vv. 14-16 Serving Christ as Head: all grow!

  23. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation B. The Role of Evangelists • 2 Tim. 4:2 “Preach the word” 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

  24. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation B. The Role of Evangelists • Acts 20:26-27 “All the counsel of God” 26 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. 27 For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

  25. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation B. The Role of Evangelists • 2 Tim. 2:16-17 Expose error 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

  26. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS B. The Role of Evangelists • Matt. 28:19-20 Convert & edify 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

  27. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation B. The Role of Evangelists • Tit. 2:15 Speak truth with authority 15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

  28. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation C. The Role of Pastors • Terms explain office & work • Pastor,shepherd: Shepherds of flock • Bishop, overseer: Managers of people & task • Elder, presbyter: Mature leaders

  29. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation C. The Role of Pastors • Acts 14:23 Plurality of pastors in each church 23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

  30. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation C. The Role of Pastors • 1 Tim. 3:4-5; 5:17 Rule to expedite principles of truth like father in family

  31. 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) • 1 Tim. 3:4-5; 5:17 Rule to expedite principles of truth like father in family 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

  32. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation C. The Role of Pastors • 1 Pet. 5:1-4 Care for souls, answer to Christ

  33. 1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; 3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. • 1 Pet. 5:1-4 Care for souls, answer to Christ

  34. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation D. Distinct Roles • Tit. 2:15 Preacher’s focus: teach God’s Word 15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. • Not modify truth to please elders or others

  35. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation D. Distinct Roles • Heb. 13:17 Pastor’s focus: oversee souls 17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls,… • Includes teaching program • Preacher not modify elders’ rule

  36. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation D. Distinct Roles • 1 Tim. 5:17-18 Dual role possible 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

  37. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation E. Complementary Roles • Division of labor • Matt. 20:27-28 Christ: our model of service 27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: 28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

  38. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS I. Evangelists & Pastors: Servants for Our Salvation E. Complementary Roles • Preachers & elders submit to Christ by mutual cooperation • Maximize effectiveness: confer & cooperate, not compete & criticize • God’s plan will work if we will work God’s plan!

  39. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS II. Controversy Over the Pastor’s Role A. Roman Catholic Model: Pastor to Priest to Pope • New Testament defined pastor’s office & work • Monarchical bishop evolves: • Presiding bishop mid-2nd century • Mother church concept elevated the bishop

  40. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS II. Controversy Over the Pastor’s Role A. Roman Catholic Model: Pastor to Priest to Pope • Baptism, Lord’s Supper, & priest • Baptism evolved from simple act of faith into ritualistic ceremony • Lord’s Supper evolved from simple memorial into ritualistic ceremony • Ceremonies administered by “priest”

  41. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS A. Roman Catholic Model: Pastor to Priest to Pope • Monarchical bishop evolves: • Metropolitan bishop, archbishop, patriarch 1 Pentarchy well developed by 6th century 2 4 3 5

  42. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS II. Controversy Over the Pastor’s Role A. Roman Catholic Model: Pastor to Priest to Pope • Office of Pope result of expanding organizational powers plus priestly powers • Boniface III elected Bishop of Rome 606, Emperor Phocas endorsed him as “Universal Bishop” 607

  43. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS II. Controversy Over the Pastor’s Role B. Denominational Model: Merge Roles of Pastors & Evangelists • Founders trained in clerical concepts • Combined roles of preacher & pastor Luther Calvin Zwingli Knox

  44. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS II. Controversy Over the Pastor’s Role B. Denominational Model: Merge Roles of Pastors & Evangelists • Denominational pastor’s role: • Oversee local church • Exercise priestly powers • Preacher

  45. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS II. Controversy Over the Pastor’s Role B. Denominational Model: Merge Roles of Pastors & Evangelists • Most see polity as expediency, but some such as Presbyterians claim scriptural polity • Some distinguish 2 kinds of preachers: • Evangelist: itinerant, travel • Pastor: oversee local church

  46. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS II. Controversy Over the Pastor’s Role C. Restoring New Testament Christianity • Disappointed with denominationalism, search for New Testament model • Irish Presbyterians Thomas & Alexander Campbell to U.S. 1807, 1809 Alexander Thomas

  47. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS C. Restoring New Testament Christianity • Irish Presbyterians Thomas & Alexander Campbell to U.S. 1807, 1809 • A Restoration of the Ancient Order of Things • Oppose all things not revealed in N.T. • Lampooned clergy’s pretensions: “Third Epistle of Peter to the Preachers and Rulers of Congregations” (July 4, 1825)

  48. And when ye shall hear of a church that is vacant & hath no one to preach therein, then be that a call unto you, and be ye mindful of the call, and take ye charge of the flock thereof and of the fleece thereof, even of the golden fleece. And when ye shall have fleeced the flock, and shall know of another call, and if the flock be greater, or rather if the fleece be greater, then greater be also unto you the call. Then shall ye leave your old flock, and of the new flock shall ye take the charge. • Lampooned clergy’s pretensions: “Third Epistle of Peter to the Preachers and Rulers of Congregations” (July 4, 1825)

  49. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS II. Controversy Over the Pastor’s Role C. Restoring New Testament Christianity • Campbell affirmed N.T. model • Restore distinctive roles of bishops, deacons, & evangelists • No clergy-laity: any brother may “preach, baptize, and dispense the supper, as well as pray for all men” (Christian System: 82)

  50. THE ROLES OF EVANGELISTS & PASTORS III. Controversy Over the Evangelist’s Role A. Early Strain of Distrust of Evangelist’s Role • Irish & Scotch Presbyterians • Emphasize Bible authority • Emphasize local eldership & national polity • Much internal bickering & faction

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