Prominent Memphis Area Pastor Resigns

[Esther]

Originally Posted by TGBTG

This right here is what I have been trying to say in so many words, which was why I brought up the maturity of the saints.

My point was not that anyone could function in that office. I was really trying to communicate that if a local assembly is seeking beyond its own walls for qualified leadership (after so many years of a guy being their pastor), then what exactly has he been teaching them all these years?

Saints should be prepared for the work of the ministry (including Pastoring).

Those that should be "applying" for the pastorate should be from within the assembly. They should be tested like 1 Tim 3 says and then officially ordained if they pass the test.

That is not the answer. Know of a church now trying to clean up a mess left by pastor voted in that was already there.

I think prayer fasting for the will of God is the best way to go.