to be a pastor.....

Often times many people feel that God has "called them" to be a pastor and preach his word to others.

I think the world could always use many more pastors, that are of good nature, trustworthy, kind, and willing to go the extra mile to be friendly and counsel those in need of prayer and God's word.

Whenever I see a pastor out there talking to everyone and he or she is very involved with the community that makes a good difference in all communities!....We all need to have pastors that have good sermons that inspire you to greatness, change you for the better, and sermons that make you realize just how important having God is in your life.....

Pastors should always be very involved in caring for their church family, taking part in all activities at the church, ministering to those who are homebound or going through painful upsets...

They need to be good with children and they need to be evaluated first, that way everything is ok....Youth Group activities, the pastor needs to take part in those I think and throw in his ideas on events the children could go have fun at and enjoy, and have fellowship...

I think Wednesday evenings in communities, it would be good for the youth/children to have Bible Study, pizza, recreational activities at the church, I enjoyed that when I was younger....keeps you out of mischief and you'll be thinking about God throughout the week.....the youth should be monitored by very kind, caring, responsible adults who will keep them safe and out of trouble.....there are all kinds of fun ideas of recreation/teaching the pastor may have for Wednesdays with the youth....I enjoyed that myself!

I think all churches should have good pastors that will be able to be there for those in need of counseling and take the time to meet with them after church sometime.....whenever you go through an upset or challenge that is heartbreaking you always need spiritual counseling with a pastor, that way God is always with you through the upsetting time....

you may feel inspired by someone within the church family to attend classes to become a pastor...anyone I believe, male or female can preach God's word to everyone, too many times I have had to listen to people yell that " A woman should not be a pastor!" ......and that is just crap!...Women can take part in anything that a man can to tell of God's word and teach others.....If you feel you wish to be a pastor, then God himself is probably calling you to be one, that's how that goes!....

The pastors usually live in a parsonage(home) that is near the church, OR they may choose to live in a home they find on their own....

special events always need prayer and many people know that the pastor always is there for those to give thanks and praise, I like that.

I think that when everyone finds a good church family in town when you are lost, it can definitely change your life, you can meet others, take part in all activities and be near others in town, gives everyone something nice to take part in....be kind! being active in your church and all activities is always good....

when you feel that God has "called you" to be a pastor for your community, he wishes for you to tell everyone of his word and to preach to all from the Bible, you will have to learn most of the Bible and be able to prepare sermons on Wednesdays and Sundays...something in your sermon that everyone can understand and relate to...those are good sermons....

Often when you are a good pastor the best part of that, is the ability to lead people to God and spirituality, to maybe change someone's life for the better by praying with them, teaching them about God, and counseling them through upsets in life....letting them know God is there..

being a pastor you can bring goodness to the world and I know everyone needs to have God and spirituality in their life, we all need to know of the Bible and the many teachings...to help us through all life's troubles, upsets, and we will know how to live our lives the good and righteous way....and also we will know how to handle anything life throws at us....prayer and knowing God helps!...

julie