In the Pastor's Ministry, pastor and author Brian Croft looks to the Scriptures to determine the top ten priorities for a faithful pastoral ministry. These biblically rooted responsibilities help pastors determine how to spend their time, do what God desires for their daily tasks, and with greater discernment respond to the demands of the church.

Introduction: God's shepherds are to "shepherd the flock of God among you" (1 Peter 4:2). Shepherds are to watch over the flock as one who will give an account (Heb. 13:17) until the Chief Shepherd appears (1 Peter 5:4). Chapter 1: Guard the Truth (1 Tim 4.6-7, 16; 6.20-21; 2 Tim 1.13-14; 2.1-2) Chapter 2: Preach and Teach the Word (1 Tim 4:13; 2 Tim. 4:2; Acts 6.2) Chapter 3: Pray for the Flock (Eph. 6:18-20, 1 Thess. 5:17; Acts 6.2) Chapter 4: Set an Example (1 Tim 4.12; 1 Pt 5.3 cf. 1 Cor 11.1) Chapter 5: Visit the Sick (James 5:14, Matt. 25:31-40) Chapter 6: Comfort the Grieving (1 Thess. 4:13-17, John 11) Chapter 7: Care for Widows (1 Tim. 5:3, Acts 6:1-7) Chapter 8: Confront Sin (1 Cor. 5, Matt. 18, 1 Thess. 3, Titus 3) Chapter 9: Encourage the Faint-Hearted (1 Thess. 5:14, Rom. 14:1) Chapter 10: Identify and Train Other Leaders (Acts 6:1-7, 13:1-3; 2 Tim 2.2) Conclusion