Let’s discuss the role of the modern pastor

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   David Anderson

   October 25, 2026 at 1:23 pm

   This video is a sincere step in the right direction. For that we rejoice. I can only wish there were more concrete answers. No doubt, the presenter touched on those answers in other places.

   This is complicated and one cannot comprehend or touch on everything at once. Add that fact to all the traditions which we have lived through and are now a permanent part of modern church culture.

   Your previous inquiry about the possibility of misunderstanding certain things on a large scale does indeed apply here. I am certain of it.

   It’s not just the pastoral role but also the call to preach, preaching itself, ordination, women’s ministry, ministry in general, the seminary system, etc.

   Some have gone too far in the recent evaluation of these things – others not far enough. Some authors have even changed their minds regarding their previous assertions.

   Brother, we need to figure this out.

   Let us bow in prayer. Bow to the Source of all knowledge.

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   Dan Beaty (Post author)

   November 13, 2026 at 11:25 am

   David,
   Thanks for the comments. You wrote:
   “This is complicated and one cannot comprehend or touch on everything at once. Add that fact to all the traditions which we have lived through and are now a permanent part of modern church culture.”

   Our traditions do have a powerful affect upon our ability to see the need for change. All traditions are wrong in themselves. Lately however, recent events concerning leadership problems and scandals have made it more important to look at our traditions concerning leadership and consider changes that should be made.

   Let us pray for direction from God and His help in these areas.

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