Churches need Godly and Faithful Pastors By God's enabling, a pastor must persist and grow in… 1) Setting a godly ___________________ – v12 2) Devoting to a ____________________ – v13 3) Cultivating his ____________________ – v14 -Timothy had a direct link to the Apostle Paul, but how does the pastor of today speak with authority? -What does the combination of "command" and "teach" communicate about the speaking ministry of the pastor? -Why is the pastor's example so important to his ministry with the flock? -How may a person neglect the Holy Spirit's work in his/her life? How will this affect the work of the Holy Spirit through his/her life? -Specifically what kind of demonstrable, outward evidence will people see in their pastor when he is growing? Digging Deeper: Acts 13:1-3,15; 1 Tim 1:18; 2 Tim 1:6; 2:15; 4:1; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet 5:3.