515.11

Fulfill the expectations of God and the Church for a program of lifelong learning. (538.18)

515.12

Nurture his or her own call through the years of ministry, maintain a life of personal devotion that enriches his or her own soul, and, if married, guard the integrity and vitality of that marriage relationship.

516

The administrative duties of a pastor are to:

516.2

Shepherd all departments of local church work.

516.3

Appoint the teachers of the Sunday School/Bible studies/small groups in harmony with paragraph 145.8.

516.6

Give leadership to the evangelism, education, devotion, and expansion programs of the local church in harmony with the district and general church promotional goals and programs.

516.7

Submit a report to the annual church meeting, including a report on the status of the local church and its departments, and outline areas of future needs for study and/or implementation.