Perfect directions for finding the best pastor can be found in the book of Timothy:
"It is a true saying that if a man wants to be a pastor he has a good ambition. For a pastor must be a good man whose life cannot be spoken against. He must have only one wife, and he must be hard-working and thoughtful, orderly, and full of good deeds. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and must be a good Bible teacher. He must not be a drinker or quarrelsome, but he must be gentle and kind, and not be one who loves money. He must have a well behaved family, with children who obey quickly and quietly. For if a man can help his own little family behave, how can he help the whole church?
The pastor must not be a new Christian, because he might be proud of being chosen so soon, and pride comes before fall. The (Satan's downfall is an example also, he must be well spoken up by people outside the Church-those who are Christian's-so that Satan can't trap him with many accusations, and leave him without freedom to lead his flock." 1 Timothy 3:1-7
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