THINGS I LEARNED FROM MY PASTOR

Biblical Principles of Ministry as Taught by Pastor Chuck Smith
of
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa
by Dr. Larry Taylor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Not by Might
2. The Servant of the Lord Must Not Strive
3. Blessed are the Flexible
4. Where God Guides, He Provides
5. Learn to be the Servant of All
6. Minister to Others
7. Sheep Beget Sheep
8. Be Submissive and Loyal
9. Emphasize What God Has Done for Us..
10. Feed, Don't Beat the Sheep
11. Present the Word of God in a Loving, Relaxed, Relevant Manner
12. Worship is Vital
13. Be Balanced Theologically
14. Get Your People Praying And Keep Them Praying
15. When You are Confronted With. . .
16. Be a Shepherd Not a Hireling
17. God is More Interested in the Minister Than the Ministry

 INTRODUCTION

The principles of ministry, which follow, are not at all original with me. In fact, 100% of what follows I was taught by my pastor, Chuck Smith, the pastor of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, California and Bible teacher on the Word for Today radio series. Pastor Chuck has been my pastor for over twenty years. Many years ago, he took me, along with many other misplaced young men, under his wing, and taught us by example how to be shepherds of God's people. All that I've done is pull together what he taught us in one outline.

In my experience as a pastor over the last two decades, it has become clear to me that those ministries, which faithfully function in accordance with these principles, are blessed and prosper spiritually. Those, which are not being blessed, are usually lacking in at least one or more of these areas.

These principles are not listed in any particular order - they are all-important and Scriptural. They are offered as a blessing to God's people in general, and to His pastors in particular.

Dr. Larry Taylor