John Owen – Duties of Pastors

John Owen

Last week, after preaching Matthew 24:1-35 at the church 8am service I received some helpful feedback and advice from my colleague. He gave me some practical feedback on my talk and also gave me two duties that John Owen charges to pastors:

1. The first and principal duty of a pastor is to feed the flock by diligent preaching of the word.
2. The second duty of the pastor towards his flock is continual fervant prayer for them.

The first one I find fairly ‘easy’, I like studying the word, understanding it, and teaching to others… but, continual fervant prayer… ouch, a rebuke, and a challenge… most talks I’ve delivered have been a half-done job!