What Does It Really Mean for Pastors to Be Above Reproach: An Interview with Matt McCraw

Published: Nov. 7, 2023, 11 a.m.

https://youtu.be/6sPYwNZSWvQ
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\nEvery believer is called to Christlikeness. Pastors, however, have a calling to be above reproach. What does this calling mean? On this episode, Sam interviews Matt McCraw. Together, they cover the universal standards for all pastors and what special burdens they carry.
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\n \tWhat does "above reproach" mean in a practical sense?
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\n \tHow can pastors lead "the Jesus way"?
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\n \tHow should a church hold pastors accountable to biblical standards?
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\n \tDoes every pastor have the same standards?
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\n \tShould a pastor be restored after failing?
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\n \tHow do you remain above reproach? And what tips would you give other pastors?
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\nResources:
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\n \t* California Baptist University Pre-College Credit
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\n \tTyndale Find a Bible (NLT Filament)
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\n \t\u201cLeading the Jesus Way: Learning to Lead from the Master\u201d by Matt McCraw
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\n \t* Matt McCraw
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