Does the Bible have any mechanisms for the hiring or firing of pastors? Are “men of God” self-appointed and permanent fixtures? 1 Timothy 5:19-24 describes a careful procedure that protects the pastorate from false accusations, from disqualified men, and from unqualified novices.

Does the Bible have any mechanisms for the hiring or firing of pastors? Are “men of God” self-appointed and permanent fixtures? 1 Timothy 5:19-24 describes a careful procedure that protects the pastorate from false accusations, from disqualified men, and from unqualified novices.