How do you become a pastor?

[Arash_the_archer]

I have gotten sick of the Swedish christianity, the state church "the church of Sweden" was founded in the 12th century as the swedish branch of the catholic church, in the 16th century the swedish king trasformed it into a protestant church. It was good untill latter days. Now it says that there is no hell nor satan, and tey deny the end days. There are other churches to like quakers and other even more liberal ones, too liberal ones.

How do i become a genuine pastor? I want to save people and start a little society outside major citys where i and my church will get armed and await the end days.

[Floatingaxe]

I have gotten sick of the Swedish christianity, the state church "the church of Sweden" was founded in the 12th century as the swedish branch of the catholic church, in the 16th century the swedish king trasformed it into a protestant church. It was good untill latter days. Now it says that there is no hell nor satan, and tey deny the end days. There are other churches to like quakers and other even more liberal ones, too liberal ones.

How do i become a genuine pastor? I want to save people and start a little society outside major citys where i and my church will get armed and await the end days.

You become a pastor by pastoring. Plain and simple. As you fulfill the Great Commission, you will find yourself doing just that! Reach the lost and disciple them, and make disciples and disciplers of them. Start with a home-based church, but do not form any "church"-like group unless you have a strong mentor behind you to assist you and to cover you with prayer. As you are obedient, God will move you into it further and further. Just seek first the kingdom of God and He will add all you need to you. He will educate you. If you decide that later you need some formal book-learning, then do it.

[Iryssa]

Well, for starters you'll probably want to get an education through a Bible College or Seminary. I know, that's not what TRULY makes a real pastor...but I honestly think it's the best place to start.

In Bible College, you'll learn lots of things about yourself and the Bible. You'll spend a lot of time studying the historical-cultural context in which the Bible was written (which is VERY important), you might even get the chance to learn Hebrew and/or Aramaic and/or Greek. You will also learn how to counsel those who come to you for counselling, how to write a sermon, etc. You'll probably develop contacts that can help you plant a church or find one to work in. There's SO much Bible College has to offer I don't know why anyone wanting to go into ministry wouldn't want to attend Bible College.

Capernwray is one European (actually, it's worldwide) Bible College that I can think of that has a base in Sweden. I had a friend who went to the one in Germany and LOVED it. However, you will want to research Bible Colleges in your area (or all over the world, if you so choose) to find the one that's right for you.

After that....well, I'd better let someone who's actually gone through the process of becoming a pastor take it from here.

[exrockstar]

Well, for starters you'll probably want to get an education through a Bible College or Seminary. I know, that's not what TRULY makes a real pastor...but I honestly think it's the best place to start.

i sometimes wish that anyone that is going to have a serious opinion about anything should at least have some sort of

basic biblical educational background.

[Iryssa]

Well, for starters you'll probably want to get an education through a Bible College or Seminary. I know, that's not what TRULY makes a real pastor...but I honestly think it's the best place to start.

i sometimes wish that anyone that is going to have a serious opinion about anything should at least have some sort of

basic biblical educational background.

*nods* me too...

[CaritateDei]

I have gotten sick of the Swedish christianity, the state church "the church of Sweden" was founded in the 12th century as the swedish branch of the catholic church, in the 16th century the swedish king trasformed it into a protestant church. It was good untill latter days. Now it says that there is no hell nor satan, and tey deny the end days. There are other churches to like quakers and other even more liberal ones, too liberal ones.

How do i become a genuine pastor? I want to save people and start a little society outside major citys where i and my church will get armed and await the end days.

A minute and a half of your time online and some cashola out of your credit card can let you put "the Rev" in front of your name, complete with certificate. I tried it once! It really works!

[EricH]

I can only speak to my particular denomination:

1. I attended seminary (TEDS)

2. I had an initial licensing period of 1 year where I was required to write a doctrinal paper and have it reviewed by my peers

3. I had an additional 3 year period where I refined the paper and then had to sit at an ordination council

4. I needed recommendations from other pastors, seminary professors, and lay people

Eric

[ray]

Although Bible college is nice and helpful in developing your Biblical knowledge it is not always necessary if God has given you the natural ability to minister to others. Two TV evanglist that I'm aware of did not have Bible college they just started sharing what they knew about the Bible and did their best to relate to others. Those pastors if you wish to call them that are Joel Osteen and Joyce Myers.

May God bless you in your journey to become a pastor because it is not path easily traveled.

[Iryssa]

I have gotten sick of the Swedish christianity, the state church "the church of Sweden" was founded in the 12th century as the swedish branch of the catholic church, in the 16th century the swedish king trasformed it into a protestant church. It was good untill latter days. Now it says that there is no hell nor satan, and tey deny the end days. There are other churches to like quakers and other even more liberal ones, too liberal ones.

How do i become a genuine pastor? I want to save people and start a little society outside major citys where i and my church will get armed and await the end days.

A minute and a half of your time online and some cashola out of your credit card can let you put "the Rev" in front of your name, complete with certificate. I tried it once! It really works!

I'm sure it does...and that's actually a sad statement. Having the title doesn't equip someone to be a real pastor.

[CaritateDei]

I have gotten sick of the Swedish christianity, the state church "the church of Sweden" was founded in the 12th century as the swedish branch of the catholic church, in the 16th century the swedish king trasformed it into a protestant church. It was good untill latter days. Now it says that there is no hell nor satan, and tey deny the end days. There are other churches to like quakers and other even more liberal ones, too liberal ones.

How do i become a genuine pastor? I want to save people and start a little society outside major citys where i and my church will get armed and await the end days.

A minute and a half of your time online and some cashola out of your credit card can let you put "the Rev" in front of your name, complete with certificate. I tried it once! It really works!

I'm sure it does...and that's actually a sad statement. Having the title doesn't equip someone to be a real pastor.

THEN I WANT MY MONEY BACK!