The modern pastor has to be many things to many people on many different levels at many different times. He is a preacher, a counselor, an administrator, an evangelist, a visionary, a superintendent, a shepherd, a coach, a husband, a father, a confidant, a teacher, an organizer, a speaker, a worship leader, and a follower of Jesus Christ. Too often, we (congregants and pastors alike) forget that he is first and foremost something else: human…flawed, fleshly, feeble human.
Is the pastor to lead with repute and character? Absolutely.
Is he to set forth an example of holiness and godliness in …