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Topic: Pastors
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2024-04-12 		Pastor's Adultery: Should a pastor who has committed adultery be able to continue in his pastorship?

2024-03-07 		Calvary Chapel's Dispensational Views: What do you know about Mike Kestler (Calvary Chapel & "To Every Man an Answer" Radio Program)?
Why Hell?: Could you tell me about your new book about hell that is coming out ("Why Hell?")?

2024-02-27 		Female Pastors: Would you say "yes" or "no" to female pastors? "Why" or "Why not?" [1 Peter 5:1-4, Acts 20:28, 1 Timothy 2:12-15, Acts 18:26-28, Romans 16:1, Matthew 23:9, Matthew 20:25-28].

2024-01-19 		Women in Leadership: Should women be in primary leadership in the church? [1 Timothy 2:12-15].

2023-11-29 		Extravagant lives of Pastors: Do you think it is sinful that pastors live an extravagant lives, living in mansions, and such? [Romans 14:4-13, Matthew 10:8, Ephesians 4:11-12, Acts 3:6-8]
Are Catholics saved?: Do you think that any Catholics are saved?

2023-11-16 		Pastor's Salaries: What do you think about going to a church where the pastor is paid a salary? [Matthew 10:8, Galatians 1:10].

2023-07-11 		Conflict with Pastor Over Theological Issues (Hell): Can you shed light on a conflict between the view of the pastor and I about theological issues (in particular, views of hell)?



2023-07-05 		Contradiction-Women in Ministry (Pastors): There seems to be a contradiction about whether women should be in ministry (pastors). Would you weigh in? [Galatians 3:28, 1 Timothy 2:12-13, Romans 2:11-16].

2023-05-12 		Ordination of Pastors: What does it mean to be ordained, as a pastor?

2023-05-09 		Women Pastors (Ministers, Elders): What do you think of women as pastors? [Acts 14, Acts 20:18, 1 Peter 5:1-5, 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, Mark 9:35, Matthew 20:25-29, Judges 4:8-9].

2023-04-07 		Ten Commandments: Do the Ten Commandments teach us how to live the Christian life?
Walking Out on a Pastor: I once wallked out on a pastor who didn't think that Jesus was God. Was I wrong?
Ten Commandments: So the Ten Commandments doen't really teach us how to live the Christian life, but point us to Christ, right?

2023-03-27 		Authority of the Pastor & Accountability: Regarding my pastor suggesting the need to submit to the authority of his role, [2 Corinthians 1:23].

2023-03-22 		Women's Pastors or in Ministries: What about women as pastors? Or in other ministry? [Colossians 4:15, Romans 16:7, 1 Timothy 2:12-15, 1 Corinthians 9:5, Titus 2:4-8, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9].

2023-03-21 		Gift of "Teaching": Is "teaching" a stand alone gift, or must it be linked only to being a pastor? A friend of mine questions your gift of "teaching" and says that would only be the case if you are part of a "five-fold" ministry? [Ephesians 4:11-14, Hebrews 5:12, 1 Corinthians 12:28f, 1 Peter 3:15, Romans 12:].

2023-03-01 		Characteristics of a Good Pastor: What are the characteristics of a good pastor?

2023-02-27 		Pastor Not Giving Time to His Family: If a pastor's wife is divorcing him because he is not giving enough time to his family, what scripture can you share? [1 Timothy3:4, Matthew 10:37, Luke 14:26].

2023-02-23 		Concerns About Pastor: Caller shares concerns about her pastor's ability to teach and his manipulation of the congregants to go forward in an altar call.

2023-01-23 		Women Pastors: What do you think about women as pastors? Rec: topical lectures; "Some Assembly Required;" "Roles of Women." [Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1Timothy 2:12-15, 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6].

2023-01-16 		Inappropriate Remarks from a Pastor: Are inappropriate and immature remarks from a pastor good reason to think he is not qualified to pastor?

2023-01-13 		Women as Pastors: If a man is not stepping up to lead a church, is it acceptable if a woman does? Is it acceptable to attend that church? Recommended: Topical series; "Some Assembly Required." [1 Timothy 3:1ff, Titus 1:5ff].



2022-12-09 		Accountability, Authority & Submission: Is it biblical that I should be submitting to someone in authority for accountability? [Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:10, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Mark 10:42-45, Matthew 20:25, Matthew 23:8-10, 2 Cortinthians 3:17, John 2:5].

2022-12-07 		"Called" to Preach or Pastor: How can one distinguish whether someone has actually been "called" to be a pastor or preacher? [Hebrews 5:4, 1 Corinthians 9:16].
Falling Away: If you are really "born again" can you then ever "fall away" (apostatize)? [Romans 11:22, 2 Peter 2:20-23, Hebrews 3:12, 1 Timothy 4:1].
Studying the Bible: What is your method of studying the Bible? Recommends topical lecture series; Authority of Scripture" or "Cultivating Christian Character", then the lecture; "Cultivating the Word of God."

2022-11-07 		Women in the Pulpit: Should we have women in the pulpit leading a church? [Acts 20:28, I Peter 5:1-4. I Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6, I Timothy 2:12, Acts 18:24-26, 2 Timothy 4:19. 2 Timothy 1:5, Mark 16:5-7, Matthew 28:7].

2022-10-27 		No Longer Attending Church: What do you think about a pastor who indicated that because I had a complaint about the outreach ministry of church, that "the devil had me?" I have not been back to church since. [Matthew 28:20].

2022-08-18 		"The Great Commission" & Politics: What do you think about Andy Stanley's view that Christians involvement in politics interfers in the "great commission"? (A whole lot of crackling noise going on in the caller's line.)

2022-08-11 		Marriage between Relatives: What about a female pastor who divorces and marries her ex-husband's cousin - and the surrounding church controversy?

2022-03-31 		Modern Leadership Failures: Where would you put modern Christian leadership relative to bad motives and legalism discussed in Philippians? [Philippians 1:18, Philippians 3:2].

2022-03-30 		Women in Ministry: Does the Bible support the idea of woman becoming pastors or elders? [I Corinthians 12, Romans 12, I Corinthians 14:1, I Peter 5:2-4, Acts 20:28].
Women in Authority Over Men: Should women be put in authority over men? [Mark 9:35, Mark 10:44, Matthew 20:26].

2022-03-02 		Pastor Closing Doors During COVID: Should I go to my pastor and apologize for my anger about the church remaining closed when they should have opened?



2022-01-11 		Elders & Deacons: Do all churches need to have elders and deacons? [Acts 20:28, I Peter 5:1-4].

2022-01-10 		Teaching Pastors & Elders: If there are plenty of elders in the church, is it acceptable to hire a younger man to be the teaching pastor, since he is technically not an elder? [I Timothy 4:12].

2021-12-23 		Tongues at Pentecost vs Later in the Church: Were the speaking in tongues at Pentecost the same as the tongues later in the churches? [I Corinthians 14, Jude 1:20].
Women as Pastors (Elders): Does God restrict women from women as pastors (elders)?


2021-12-08 		The Message Bible: What do you think about "The Message" Bible?
Pastor Completely Controlling the Church: Is the pastor supposed to be in complete control over the church? [Matthew 20:25-26, I Corinthians 11:3, James 5:14, Acts 14:23, Acts 20:28, I Peter 5:1-4, 3 John 1:9, Acts 20:28, Titus 1:5].

2021-12-06 		Bob Mumford, Pastoring and Elders: Caller shares his positive experience of Bob Mumford and his agreement regarding elderships and pastoring.

2021-10-19 		Female Pastors (Elders, Bishops): What are your thoughts about female pastors at the pulpit? [Acts 20:17-38, 1 Peter 5, I Timothy 3, Titus 1].

2021-10-08 		Pastors, Teachers, Foundation Builders of the Body of Christ: Who are the pastors and teachers facing a stricter judgment, and is that relative to those who build the foundation in I Corinthians 3? [James 3:1, I Corinthians 3:9-12, Ephesians 4:12, I Peter 2:5].
Reward for Pastors or Teachers: Is there a greater reward for pastors or teachers?

2021-08-24 		Problem with Leaving the Church: Do you have any teaching about a pastor who ignores you in public if you have left your church?

2021-07-28 		Money Paid to Pastors: As someone who has converted from Islam to Christian, I am confused by the amount of money pastor's are paid for what they do and where I should put my money. [Matthew 18:6].

2021-07-05 		Sinful to Vote Contrary to the Pastor's Wishes: What would you say to a pastor who thinks voting contrary to his vote to change the church constitution would be sinful? [3 John 1:9, Mark 9:35, Mark 10:44].

2021-06-30 		Pastors Control the Church: Does the pastor have complete control of the church? Recommended Lecture; "Some Assembly Required." [Matthew 20:26, Mark 9:35].

2021-06-09 		Ruling One's Home as a Home: Regarding the qualifications for elders, what is meant by "ruling one's home", and when should a pastor (or elder) step down if his home is out of control in some measure? [I Timothy 3:4].
"Right in Their Own Eyes": Regarding the concept of being, "right in one's own eyes", I always thought it was a bad thing, are you saying it is a good thing? [Judges 17:6].

2021-05-12 		Christians Who Support Abortion: How can true Christians support abortion? [John 4:24].
Political Pastors: What is this movement of political pastors who only stir up anger on political issues?

2021-04-05 		Various Views in the Jerusalem church: What are the different views of those in the Jerusalem church?
Senior Pastors in the Jerusalem Church: How did the hierarchy of the Jerusalem church compare to those that would be considered senior pastors in churches today? [Galatians 2:12, Acts 15, Matthew 23:8].

2021-03-22 		Those That "Rule Over" Us: Could you talk about those in authority and how they are to "rule over" us-those in government, institutional church, home church, and how it relates to our own souls? [Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:24].

2021-03-11 		Women Teaching Men: Could you help me with this passage about women teaching men and if it is applicable to us today? [I Timothy 2:9-12, Genesis 2-3, Timothy 3].
Elders & Overseers: Do you make a distinction between "elders" and "overseers"? [Titus 1:5], Acts 20:17-28, I Peter 5:1-2, Matthew 20:27].

2021-01-13 		How to Study the Bible: What is the best way to get familiar with and study the Bible (rec: go through the Bible at TheNarrowPath.com)?
Responsibility of the Overseers: What does Acts 20:28 mean regarding the responsibility of the overseers for the church? [Acts 20:28, Matthew 20:25-27, Matthew 23:8-9].

2020-12-17 		One's Desire or One's Calling to Ministry: If scripture indicates that when it is one's desire to be a pastor, it is a good thing, then how is that contrasted to one who is called to it? [I Timothy 3:1, Titus 1].



2020-12-02 		Requirements for Spiritual Leaders (Pastors, Ministers, Preachers) in Churches: Is there any requirements for spiritual leaders, if they have been divorced or formerly fallen to sin, but repented? [I Timothy 3, Titus 1].

2020-11-17 		Pastoral Salary or Support: How is a young pastor with small children to be supported, if they are not paid? [Matthew 10:8, Philippians 4:11-13, Acts 8:20].

2020-11-12 		A Minister Who Goes on State Subsidized Furlough: What do you think about a pastor who is going on a state subsidized furlough because the church can't pay him? It seems that ministry should not require either retirement, leave or salary at all.
A Better Prayer Life: I desire a better, longer, and more devoted prayer life as many great men of God in the past. Can you direct me?

2020-09-01 		Paul's Teaching's Commandments or Not: Caller comments on Paul's teaching as if they are a commandments, but says they are a vision, instead. [I Corinthians 14:14-36].

2020-08-04 		Questioning the Authority of the Pastor: Am I obligated to follow our pastor without question?

2020-07-29 		Struggling with the Wealth of Pastors: I am struggling with reconciling the wealth of some of my favorite pastors, such as, Charles Stanley and Chuck Swindoll? Can you help?

2020-07-07 		Politics in Church: What do you think about pastors teaching about politics every Sunday in church?

2020-06-04 		Word of Faith and Wealthy Ministers: What is wrong with the Word of Faith (Name it and Claim it, Health & Wealth) ministers making a lot of money, like Benny Hinn, and Kenneth Copeland, etc.? [Luke 12:48, I Timothy 6, Acts 3:6].

2020-05-18 		Pastors & Government Compliance: Is a pastor a servant of the state and should he be complying with government control?

2020-04-20 		Divorced & Remarried Pastor: Can a pastor who has divorced and remarried be a pastor? [Matthew 5:32, 19:3-12, I Timothy 3:2]

2020-03-25 		Why a Sermon on Sunday: Why do we gather once a week to listen to someone give a sermon, when it would be more beneficial to have a conversation? [Acts 2].

2020-03-17 		Denying Christ: One must keep in mind our public witness if we ever deny Christ, even if it was to save someone.
Greek Interpretation & Elders, Pastors, Teachers: The Greek words (such as "kai") can be interpreted in more than one way, so what is the guide for determining which meaning is meant, as in the passages about elders, pastors & teachers? [Ephesians 4:11, I Peter 2:25, Galatians 6:16, I Timothy 3].

2020-03-13 		LDS View-Unbroken Chain: How do you respond to the very important LDS view that one must have someone lay hands on them from an unbroken chain in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit, or baptize others?
Qualifications for Church Leadership: What do you think the scriptural qualifications are for starting or leading a church? [I Timothy 3, Titus 1].

2020-02-07 		Marriage of Clergy: Why are Protestant ministers allowed to marry, and the Catholic priests are not? [I Corinthians 7:9, I Timothy 3, Titus].

2020-01-31 		Study Bibles: What would be recommend as the best study Bible? And which ones should I avoid?
Approaching Church About Improving: What is the best way to inform your church leadership about your concern for heightening their ministry and help me grow?

2019-10-25 		Very Young Pastor: What do you think of a very young youth pastor?
Men & Women Separated at Church: What do you think of men & women being separated into separate Bible studies? [Titus 2].

2019-10-24 		Church Hierarchy & Lead Pastors: Is there any scriptural support for lead pastors? [Philippians 1:1, I Timothy 3, 3 John, Acts 20, I Peter 5, James 5].

2019-07-01 		Qualification for Elders: What is the obligation of a church to re-accept and elder who was discharged for teaching false doctrine once he has repentant and wants to return to service?

2019-05-24 		Wood, Hay, Stubble What if we have a pastor who has a church service that is designed to entertain? {1 Corinthians 3:15}

2019-05-20 		Seminary: Do you have to go to seminary?

2019-04-26 		Spirit of Condemnation in Church Fellowships: The expectations some pastors and church bodies place on their attendees are very disheartening, how does one handle this? [Deuteronomy 25:4, II Corinthians 6:14, I Timothy 5:18, I Corinthians 9:9, II Corinthians 6:14, Galatians 6:1-10, Matthew 10:6, Hebrews 10:25].

2019-02-11 		Church Government: What is the best form of church polity, elders, overseers, & so on?
Bible Manuscripts: Why are some manuscripts considered so much better than others by some, especially KJV only types?

2019-01-29 		John Vernon McGee: What do you think of John Vernon Mcgee? He says we are going to rapture up before the tribulation, but before we are raptured, we have to hear the trumpet sound. What do you say? [Revelation 1:10

2018-11-20 		Methodist allowing Gay Clergy: Caller's church is coming up with a plan to allow same sex married people in the clergy. What does Steve think about that?

2018-11-14 		Elder, Bishop, Overseer & Pastor: Are the terms elder, bishop, overseer & pastor all the same words?

2018-11-05 		Peter denying Jesus: Didn't Peter depar from Christ for awhile, but he didn't lose his salvation or apostatize, did he?
Qualifications for being an Elder: Women Pastor qualifications [1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9]

2018-07-23 		Pastors receiving a Salary: Should pastors receive a salary? [Matthew 10]

2018-07-17 		Church Organization What is the role of leaders and the general hierarchy of organized church? I know you don't believe in Church Membership. [1 Timothy 3, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12]

2018-07-03 		Preachers & Teachers Learning New Knowledge: Do preachers & teachers need to continue to study & grow in their Biblical insights? Do they need to be presenting new insights, new knowledge, from God?
Going to Seminary: Do you think pastors/teachers need/should go to Seminary for their training? [Luke 2:41-50]

2018-05-25 		Pastor Neglecting His Duties: My pastor doesn't seem to really be doing his job. He travels a lot, not caring about his parishioner that much.

2018-04-05 		Ministers Living High on the Hog: Ministers that are living in luxury, how is that okay?

2018-03-27 		Pastor having Authority: Pastor seems to have no humility & thinks he has more authority & has a better understanding than others. What do you think? [Matthew 20:25-26, Hebrews 13:17]

2018-03-06 		Gift of Ruling: The gift of ruling, how does this work, how was it done in the apostolic era? The only person I think of as my Ruler is Jesus! [Romans 12:8]

2018-02-20 		Abortion in Numbers 5: Is the passage in Numbers 5 describing an abortion? [Numbers 5:11-31]
Appointing Someone to a Church Position: Should you appoint qualified people when there is an open position in a church organization?

2018-01-23 		Church Leaders & Their Children: What if leaders in the church do not have believing children? [Titus 1:6]

2018-01-01 		Vocational or NonVocational Pastors: Should pastors have a 9-5 job in addition to their pastoral duties?

2017-11-29 		Wealthy Pastors: Pastors who have a lot of money in their accounts, charging for the ministry.

2017-11-28 		Pastor's Role: Pastors, shepherds of churches, can you describe their Biblical role?

2017-11-15 		Healing: Doesn't this passage of Scripture mean that if elders come & pray for you that you will be healed? [James 5:14-15]

2017-11-09 		Church Leadership: Church leader performed the ceremony of his daughter who was guilty of an adulterous relationship & got divorced. He remarried her without Biblical grounds.

2017-10-16 		Women in Ministry I would like to know the reasons why a woman is not allowed to be a pastor or elder. Do you know the reasons? [1 Timothy 2:11-15]
Church Traditions & Customs & Head Coverings: What can you tell me about church traditions & customs, especially involving head coverings for women? [1 Corinthians 11:2-16]
Communion & Agape Feasts: The Early Church had real agape feasts for communion instead of just a token bread & wine like nowadays.

2017-10-12 		Church Authority: Who has the final word of what is truth? Is the pastor the "dictator" of the church?

2017-10-12 		Pastors Getting Wealthy off the Gospel: What do you think about ministers living high off the hog?

2017-09-05 		First lady or Mother Title: Caller doesn't feel comfortable calling pastors wife first lady or mother, & don't want to celebrate the pastor's anniversary

2017-08-21 		Church Discipline Needs to be Implemented: Church discipline needs happen because of appropriate behavior by a pastor, but they are wondering what to do?

2017-07-18 		Association with Masons: A friend wants me to an exercise program at an elks club connected to the masons.
A Biblically Accurate Pastor: My pastor doesn't seem to be biblically accurate. Should I be concerned about that?

2017-04-05 		Church Leadership: Are Elders, Bishops & Pastors all the same thing?

2017-02-27 		Not Liking Your Pastor: Aren't there places in scripture where it says to support your pastor instead of making a scene? Can't someone go somewhere else if they don't like him? there are so many options nowadays if they don't like him

2017-02-02 		Pastor Wanting more & more Money: Concerning giving money, she is concerned that her pastor wants her to give more

2017-02-02 		Elders being Single: How can you qualify to be a bishop if you aren't married? [Matthew 5:34, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:5-9]
Taking Oaths: What do you think about taking oaths?

2016-12-27 		Ministers performing civil marriages:g Should Christian ministers perform civil marriages?
Confusion of Face: What did ""confusion of face"" mean in [Daniel 9:8]?

2016-12-16 		Marital Status of Pastor: Do you have to be married to be a pastor of a church?

2016-12-13 		Women Pastors: Is there any Scripture that talks about Women Pastors, Women in Leadership?

2016-09-09 		Churches an Incubator: Some of the Churches in America are just incubators for infant Christians but not really making Disciples of Christ.
Church as an Evangelistic Mission Tool: When did the Church become exclusively all about evangelism instead of church discipleship? Is it exclusively an American phenomenon or around the entire world?

2016-08-24 		Elder Qualifications: Did you say you disqualify yourself from being an elder in the church because of your disobedient, unruly offspring? What about when they become adults? Does the father still have to step down then? [1 Timothy 3:2-7]

2016-08-23 		Founding Pastors: Caller would like to know about "founding pastors". (technical difficulties for 2 mins on Steve's end, but able to finally connect.)

2016-08-16 		Divorced Pastor Starting a New Church: Divorced man started a church after an affair with a woman, but not having much to say about his adultery, but should the caller continue going even though he is sort've living in sin?

2016-08-10 		Tithing to Melchizedek: So does that mean the pastor is greater than the person giving the tithe? [Hebrews 7:4]



2016-07-20 		Elder Quaiications & Accountable to Who?: Qalifications for being elder, who are they accountable to? [1 Timothy 3, 1 Timothy 5:22-25]

2016-06-14 		Women Teaching: Should Women be teaching Men?
Boy Becoming a Man: When does a boy officially become a man?
Pastors' Unruly Children: What if a Pastor's child become unruly, unlawful, giving him a bad name? Does he have to step down?

2016-05-24 		Pastor Tyranny: What is the best biblical description of Church Government? [Hebrews 13:17]

2016-04-18 		The Word "Pastor": What is the meaning of the word "pastor" & the origin of it? [Ephesians 4:11]



2016-04-14 		Hierarchy of the Pastor: what is the proper roles for congregation & pastor & vise versa, & is there a hierarchy?

2016-01-25 		Pastor not accepting Constructive Criticism: Our church is sort've isolated from the community, so when the pastor was talking about individuals isolating themselves from each other, I mentioned about our church as a body doing that from the rest of the community, & he said I was being critical. How should i have handgled?

2016-01-12 		A Professional Worship Leader: Hiring a professional worship leader, is that biblical?

2015-11-11 		Acts 2 Church & SG's background: Can you please tell me your background, especially about the Acts 2 churches?
Church Community: Do you belong to a church community like that?
Modern Day Pastors: The caller's pastor friends don't like the idea of just being a member verses preaching in the pulpit every week the way it happens in modern times.

2015-11-06 		Pastors & Non-Essential Doctrines:: Is it sort've an obligation of the pastor to share the main views of non-essential doctrines other than just their own?

2015-10-28 		Women Pastors: What do you think about women in leadership roles, especially of "executive pastor"? Was Paul just talking about it culturally?
Pastor vs Preaching: What do you think about women preaching the gospel then?

2015-10-23 		Church Government: Is your position of how a church should be run is a multitude of elders, no one particular person in charge of making decisions? [Acts 14:23]

2015-10-19 		Single Pastor Structure: What does Steve about the sole Pastor model of the church structure?

2015-10-13 		Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage Situation: A preacher told the caller that he can't remarry unless his ex-wife is dead. Is this true? [Caller shares his story.]
Porneia - Fornication: Pastor sent him an article that the greek word, "Porneia", is only talking about the betrothing period or of a harlot.
Street Preacher: The preacher telling the caller all this is actually railing on him because he had been in this situation himself.

2015-10-08 		Church Leadership Authority: Pastor sole-run church, elder run church, & you find both examples in the the NT, but which is correct?
Pastor w/ Sole Authority: Caller says church was having problems w/ a pastor where there was a major upheaval.

2015-09-17 		John Paul Jackson: Is John Paul Jackson a good preacher to listen to?

2015-08-31 		New Home Church: Look for a New Home Church & wondering about Calvary Chapel, but there seems to be some lack of Church Discipline, &, there's a Moses Model church hierarchy there, where ONE person is in charge, & can't be held accountable by anyone else.

2015-07-28 		Church leadership (Elder/Pastor): Definition of Elder, is that an actual Pastor or a layman of the Congregation?

2015-06-11 		Submitting to Them Over Us: What does it mean to submit to them that are over us in the Lord? [Hebrews 13:7]

2015-05-21 		Reimagining Church by Frank Viola: This book suggests no Pastors/Elders in the Church, but completely led by the Holy Spirit? It's a solid, NT church, it says. Does Steve think that is a LITTLE extreme? [1 Corinthians 14:26]

2015-05-20 		Bible Interpretation only for the Clergy: Is the Bible, or interpreting the Bible, only for the Clergy? [Psamlm 131, 139]

2015-05-19 		Pastoral Income: How should Pastors derive at their income? Should they all make tents like Paul did?

2015-05-14 		Qualifications for an Elder: Caller is responding to a caller that was concerned about the response of a Pastor, & wants to point out how he probably wasn't following the protocol of being an elder. [1 Timothy 5:19, Titus 1:6, 1 Peter 5:1-4]

2015-05-12 		Pastors Not Following Bible: Pastors not going according to the Bible, but anything goes, for the most part, & the pastor didn't like being criticized about it. Shouldn't he be concerned w/ what he taught on Judgment Day? [James 3:1]

2015-03-24 		Gays in Leadership Positions in Church: Our church is beginning to have no restrictions on gays having leadership roles in our church, & are performing gay marriages.

2015-03-04 		Ministry Workers having 9-5 Jobs: So do you people who work in the ministry have to have separate jobs?

2015-02-13 		Pastors: Is Steve suggesting that having one Pastor for a church is wrong?

2015-02-13 		Pastors, Elders & Overseers: We hear about appointing Elders & Overseers, but what about Pastors? Ephesians 4:11 is the only place it talks about them. [Ephesians 4:11]

2015-02-13 		Pastor's Family: Should the entire family (wife, children) of the Pastor be saved, or can they be reckless, just as long as he's saved? [1 Timothy 3:1-7]

2015-02-10 		Pastor Father & Son Relationship: Caller feels very alone, that he can't even talk to his father who is a pastor, & trying to figure out why.

2015-02-02 		Adulterous Pastor: What should I do if I think a pastor is committing adultery?

2015-01-07 		Role of a Pastor/Preacher: A Pastor is supposed to feed the flock, but what should they specifically be doing? [1 Thessalonians 5:12-16]

2014-12-23 		Technical Difficulties of Broadcast: Follow-up of Technical Issues.
Pastors in the Bible: When you said the other day that there was no "Pastors" in the Bible, I remembered a verse in Ephesians. What about that one? [Ephesians 4:11]

2014-12-23 		Church History & Coptic Church: When was the Coptic Church excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church?
Pastor in the Bible: The word Pastor in the Bible discussion from a previous call. [Ephesians 4:11]

2014-12-02 		Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola & George Barna: In a book called, "Pagan Christianity", which is about what's gone wrong in the Institutional church, it talks about the Pastoral Leadership mentality, which is more like tradition of man than biblical thing. What are your thoughts?

2014-11-13 		Styles of Preachers: Some Pastors seem to have a different demeanor, temperament, attitude than others, some more positive than others. Your thoughts?

2014-08-19 		Elder & Overseer: Are the qualifications the same for an elder & overseer, & does this list apply to both? [2 Timothy 2:24]

2014-08-05 		Pastoral (Spiritual) Covering: What do you know about Pastoral Coverings? Is it Biblical?
Being ordained to Church Leadership or Office: What about Pastors or churches ordaining people to church leadership, church offices & they don't work out? Are the pastors then somehow culpable? [1 Timothy 5:22]

2014-07-28 		Confessing your sins to another: Isn't it true that a priest/pasor is consenting to sin, that they've become a part of it, if they don't do anything about a crime he hears about?
People already in heaven: Are there people in heaven right now or not until the resurrection?

2014-07-25 		Disclosing a known crime: I heard that even if you confess a heinous crime such as murder, that the priest can not tell the state. Isn't it more important that they share w/ them about bad crimes instead of keeping them a secret?
Priest telling State: If a priest or pastor DOES learn of a crime, should he pretend he's not going to say anything & say something or tell the person up front that's he's going to tell the authorities if they don't?

2014-05-22 		Pastors Licensed by Mail Order: What do you think about me getting a Pastor's License to preach & do marriages in all 50 states for only $180?
Preaching to the Homeless: What if I just want a "preacher's license" to help the homeless?

2014-05-16 		TV Evangelists: Caller enjoys watching TV Evangelists just to see how they conjure people out of their moneys.

2014-05-16 		TV & Radio Ministers: Can Steve recommend some good tv or radio ministries to listen to?

2014-05-13 		My way or the Highway: How do I deal w/ a family member who thinks i'm wrong for investigating & searching for what truth is?
Losing Religion: A friend says he's losing his religion but still has faith in God. What do I say to that?
Pastor Steve: How come you don't want to be a pastor?

2014-05-01 		Getting hung-up on inconsequential matters: Caller thinks people, including his pastor, get hung up on stuff that doesn't matter.
Heaven & no Sea: Is there anywhere in the Bible, especially Revelation, that gives insight about Heaven? What about no sea or oceans in the New Earth? Is that symbolic too? [Revelation 21:1]
Loving our Brethren & protecting a believer more than an unbeliever: Do we need to have unity besides just loving one another? [john 15:12, 1 John 4:8, Galatians 6:10]

2014-04-29 		Eschatological Differences: I skype w/ my pastor every week. Is it worthwhile to bring up eschatological things to him, things that I disagree w/ them?

2014-04-29 		Vashti: Vashti was asked to where the crown & come to him & she refused, it that true? Was she an exotic dancer (dancing in the nude)?
3 literal Days: How could Jesus have been in the grave 3 literal days?
Relying on Theologians: Can we get everything we need to be a Christian from the Bible, or do we need a good theologian every now & then to guide us?

2014-03-07 		Dispensationalism: Is there anything wrong w/ listening to preachers who believe in Dispensationalism?
Christian Music: There's a lot of good Christian music out there.

2014-02-17 		Steve being Pastor: Has Steve ever been a Pastor?
Angel, Stars & Spirits: Who is the angel, what are the 7 stars & who are the 7 Spirits? [Revelation 3:1]

2014-02-04 		Sermon Format: Followup to a caller concerned about the format of sermons.

2014-02-04 		Sermon Format: How would you suggest I approach my pastor about the way he performs his sermons, instead of just highlighting 1 or 2 verses per sermon? [2 Timothy 4:2]

2014-01-29 		Obedience, Surrender, Submit: Do you have to obey our church leaders just because they are church leaders? [Hebrews 13:17]

2014-01-03 		Martin Luther being Anti-Semitic: How could someone like Martin Luther be anti-Semitic?
Product of our own Culture: Are some of the things we believe might just be culturly related?
Motivational Speakers: Isn't it true that most preachers of Mega churches are more like motivational speakers rather than actual preachers, such as Zig Zigglar & Joel Osteen?

2013-12-30 		Pastors being Limited to Think CLearly: It's unfortunate there's a limit sometimes on what a pastor can believe or teach within the belief system of their denomination.
Predestination: Was R.C. Sproul saying that we actually DO have a choice on whether we go to hell or not? Trying to make Calvinism & Arminianism harmonize.
Loved ones burning in Hell: John MacArthur & R. C. Sproul seem inconsistent about that they say about buring in eternity in hell.

2013-12-16 		Large Churches: Caller called back to clarity what he meant when he called the other day about, is Steve saying large churches should disband & start home churches? How about just putting good pastors in the bigger churches?

2013-11-08 		Women in Leadership: What do you think about women in leadership positions in the church?
Women Silent in the Church: What does Paul mean that women should remain silent in the church? [1 Corinthians 14:34-35]

2013-09-26 		Slain from the Foundation of the World: NASB says seems to apply the phrase, "slain from the foundation of the world" in a completely different location, changing the meaning. Is that true? [Revelation 13:8]
Quakers: Do you know anything about the Quakers? Do they really not have a pulpit, so anyone can go up & speak instead of just having it for a sole Pastor?
Calvinism & Arminianism: How are Calvinism & Arminianism different? You believe in Arminianism?

2013-09-11 		Fruit of the Spirit & Filled with the Holy Spirit: How does one know when they are filled the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? What about Christians who have the Holy Spirit, but aren't baptized with it, don't they also have the fruits of the Spirit?
Ministers Being Filled with the Spirit: What about ministers who were raised Christians but might not be filled with the Holy Spirit? (Steve recommends the Lectures, Charisma & Character)

2013-09-04 		Pastors not Speaking Out: How come more pastors aren't speaking out against the evil cultural changes that are happening in this country?
Qualifications of Baptizer: Who is qualified to baptize? Only clergy or can laymen do it also?

2013-08-28 		Institutional Churches: Is a pastor supposed to be in "control" of you? [Hebrews 13:17]

2013-08-28 		Elders, Bishops & Overseers: Are Elders & Bishops the same office in the New Testament? [1 timothy , Acts 20:28, Titus 1:5-7]
Paul a Priest: So was Paul a "priest" because he was sacrificing? [Romans 15:16, Romans 12:1-2]
Bishops: It seems like bishops evolved (as a corruption) to become a singular pastor in the church. Is that true? [1 Timothy 2:5]

2013-06-18 		Pastorless Church: How should a church look for a new pastor?

2013-06-12 		Divorced Elder: Can a divorced person be an elder? [1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9]

2013-05-21 		Pastor's Salary: How do you figure out the pastor's salary? [Matthew 10:8, Galatians 6:6, I Timothy 5:17].

2013-03-29 		Attending Institutional Church: Are you discouraging people from going to a local church?
Finding Pastors & Teachers: If one does not attend a local church, where else might one find pastors and teachers?
Gifts of the Spirit Still Viable: Do you believe that the gifts of the Spirit are still viable today?

2013-03-29 		Titles for Those in Leadership: What is your take on using titles for the leadership in the church? [Matthew 23:8-10, Romans 4:1, 1 Corinthians 4:15].
Church History: Caller recommends Steve lecture on Church History (30 lectures).

2013-03-15 		Pastors Driving Expensive Cars (Prosperity Doctrine): What do you think about pastors who drive expensive cars? Are Health & Wealth and Prosperity Doctrines the same thing? [Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 6:24, Matthew 19:23-24].
Saving Money: Should we be saving up for retirement, and how does one balance that with caring for the poor?
Waiting on God: How does one "wait on God"?

2013-03-14 		"Sons & Daughters Will Prophesy": What does the word "prophesy" really mean in this passage "your sons and daughters will prophesy? [Acts 2:17, Romans 8:14, John 4:19, Joel 2:28].
Women Preaching: What do you think of women getting up in church and preaching? [Acts 2:17, Joel 2:28].
Women in Authority: If a woman started a group at church, and runs it, is it going against the scripture in I Timothy 2 about women in authority? [I Timothy 2:12, I Corinthians 14:34].

2013-02-19 		Women as Elders; Do you think that when scripture says women will prophesy, that means they can now be elders? [Acts 2:17, Joel 2:28, Ephesians 4:11, I Timothy 2-3].

2013-01-29 		Critiquing Church Leaders: Do you have anything in your archives about what to do about church leadership with shady characters?

2013-01-29 		Steve's Disqualifications from being Pastor: So what are the Biblical disqualifications as to why you can't be a pastor or an elder?


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