The Character of Moral Ministry
In the foundation of a good pastor’s character, we will always find humility.
7 CORE QUALITIES : MINISTERIAL FRAMEWORK
A wholistic approach to effective pastoral ministry
Growing into Christ-likeness through healthy spiritual habits, evidenced by personal integrity
Learning to love others like Jesus, regardless of faith, age, ethnicity, personality, or gender
Becoming servant leaders like Jesus to build a church vision and equip members to learn, grow and serve
Seeking excellence as stewards of Jesus’ church by executing responsibilities timely and well
Developing healthy study habits of the Bible and other resources to better share the truth as it is in Jesus
Facilitating meaningful encounters with God by uplifting Jesus through corporate worship
Making disciples of Jesus effectively, helping them to live out the gospel and the Adventist message
MISSION OF MINISTERIAL
The North American Division Ministerial Association of Seventh-day Adventists (NAD) focuses on ministerial leaders and their families through the service and work of the Ministerial Department. This focus includes the support of more than 5,000 pastors and 108 ministerial directors throughout the territory that covers nine union conferences and 58 local conferences in Bermuda, Canada, Guam, and the United States.
The Ministerial Department sees pastoral ministry as the lifeblood and backbone of all that takes place within its territories. Supporting and equipping the ministry and role of the local pastor in the congregational setting is our number one focus because Spirit-filled, effective, healthy, pastors and congregations have an enormous impact for the kingdom of God.
CALLED CONVENTION MEMORIES
The CALLED Pastors’ Family Convention was held on June 19-22, 2022. The convention is sponsored by the North American Division Ministerial Association and is designed to connect, inspire, equip and value pastors and their families in the NAD. Experience the Convention through Arena videos, photos and seminars in audio and video form.
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Empowering the ministerial community in leading churches to reach their world for Christ with hope & wholeness
– The NAD Ministerial Team