Uongozi wa Kichungaji na Misheni ya Ulimwengu ya Kipentekoste — Sehemu ya 5: Uongozi wa Kichungaji, Maadili na FedhaPentecostal Pastoral Leadership and Global Missions — Unit 5: Pastoral Leadership, Ethics, and Finances

Mstari MkuuKey Verse

"Lichungeni kundi la Mungu lililo kati yenu, mkiliangalia, si kwa kulazimishwa, bali kwa hiari; wala si kwa tamaa ya fedha, bali kwa moyo wa kupenda; wala si kama watu wawatawalao walio urithi wa Mungu, bali kuwa vielelezo kwa lile kundi." (1 Petro 5:2-3, SUV)"Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock." (1 Peter 5:2-3, NKJV)

Malengo ya KujifunzaLearning Objectives

Utakapomaliza kipindi hiki, unapaswa kuweza:When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. Kueleza sifa za Kibiblia za mchungaji na kueleza kwa nini tabia ni muhimu kuliko karama au umaarufu.1. Describe the biblical qualifications of a pastor and explain why character matters more than gifting or fame.

2. Kutaja hatari kuu za kimaadili kwa wachungaji (fedha, tamaa za kimwili na madaraka) na kinga za vitendo dhidi ya kila moja.2. Name the main ethical dangers for pastors (money, sexual temptation, power) and the practical safeguards against each.

3. Kueleza mafundisho ya Kibiblia kuhusu kuwasaidia wahudumu na kuhusu kutoa kwa kanisa.3. Explain the biblical teaching on the support of ministers and on the giving of the church.

4. Kueleza tabia nzuri za kushughulikia fedha za kanisa kwa uwazi na uaminifu.4. Describe sound habits for handling church money openly and honestly.

5. Kueleza kwa haki pingamizi zinazotokea kuhusu mamlaka na malipo ya mchungaji, na kutoa jibu la Kipentekoste.5. State fairly the objections that arise about pastoral authority and pay, and give the Pentecostal answer.

Sauti ya Kozi HiiThe Voice of This Unit

Kipindi hiki kimeandikwa kutoka ndani ya mapokeo ya Kipentekoste ya asili, kwa ajili ya wachungaji wanaoyahusu. Kinamkiri Mungu mmoja katika Utatu na ni cha kihafidhina. Katika Kipindi cha 4 tuliuliza jinsi makanisa yanavyoongozwa. Hapa tunauliza ni mtu wa aina gani anapaswa kuongoza, na jinsi anavyopaswa kutenda kwa watu, kwa fedha na kwa madaraka. Makanisa ya Kipentekoste yamebarikiwa na viongozi walioomba, walijitolea na kutumikia maisha yao yote. Pia yameumizwa na viongozi walioanguka, au waliolitumia kanisa kwa manufaa yao wenyewe. Tunasema wazi kwa sababu kundi linastahili hivyo, na kwa sababu Bwana ni mwingi wa rehema kwa wachungaji wanaotembea katika nuru. Mafundisho kuhusu utajiri yanachukuliwa katika Kipindi cha 6.This unit is written from inside the classical Pentecostal tradition, for pastors who belong to it. It is Trinitarian and conservative. In Unit 4 we asked how churches are governed. Here we ask what kind of person should lead, and how he or she should act with people, with money and with power. Pentecostal churches have been blessed with leaders who prayed, sacrificed and served for a lifetime. They have also been hurt by leaders who fell, or who used the church for themselves. We speak plainly because the flock deserves it, and because the Lord is merciful to pastors who walk in the light. Teaching on wealth is taken up in Unit 6.

Mwito na KaziThe Call and the Task

Mchungaji ni mchungaji wa kondoo. Petro anawaandikia wazee wachunge kundi kwa hiari, "si kwa tamaa ya fedha, bali kwa moyo wa kupenda," na kama kielelezo (1 Petro 5:2-3). Paulo aliwaambia wazee wa Efeso, "Jitunzeni nafsi zenu, na lile kundi lote, ambalo Roho Mtakatifu amewaweka ninyi kuwa waangalizi" (Matendo 20:28). Zingatia mambo mawili. Roho Mtakatifu ndiye anayewaweka waangalizi, kwa hiyo huduma huanza na mwito wake. Na onyo la kwanza ni kujitunza nafsi zenu, kabla ya kundi.A pastor is a shepherd. Peter writes to the elders to shepherd the flock willingly, "not for dishonest gain but eagerly," and as an example (1 Peter 5:2-3). Paul told the elders of Ephesus, "Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers" (Acts 20:28). Notice two things. The Holy Spirit makes overseers, so ministry begins with His call. And the first warning is to take heed to yourselves, before the flock.

Mchungaji wa Kipentekoste hufanya nini? Huomba na kufundisha Neno. Humtegemea Roho kwa mwongozo, uponyaji na karama, na hujaribu kila kitu kwa Maandiko. Hutembelea wagonjwa, huwafariji wenye huzuni na huwashauri wenye shida. Huwafundisha waumini wapya. Kulingana na Waefeso 4:11-12, kazi ya wachungaji na waalimu ni kuwakamilisha watakatifu kwa kazi ya huduma. Mchungaji anayefanya kila kitu mwenyewe si mchungaji bora, bali ni mchungaji aliyechoka, na kanisa linabaki dogo.What does a Pentecostal pastor do? He prays and teaches the Word. He trusts the Spirit for guidance, healing and gifts, and he tests everything by Scripture. He visits the sick, comforts the grieving and counsels the troubled. He disciples new believers. According to Ephesians 4:11-12, the work of pastors and teachers is to equip the saints for the work of ministry. A pastor who does everything himself is not a better shepherd, but a tired one, and the church stays small.

Tabia KwanzaCharacter First

Paulo aliwapa Timotheo na Tito orodha ya mambo ambayo mwangalizi lazima awe (1 Timotheo 3:1-7; Tito 1:6-9). Zinahitaji mtu asiye na lawama, mwaminifu katika ndoa, mwenye kiasi, mwenye kujizuia, mkarimu kwa wageni, anayeweza kufundisha, asiye mkali, asiyependa fedha, anayesimamia vizuri nyumba yake mwenyewe, na mwenye sifa njema kwa watu wa nje. Haipaswi kuwa mwongofu mpya. Vipengele vingi katika orodha hiyo vinahusu tabia. Kimoja tu kinahusu uwezo wa kufundisha.Paul gave Timothy and Titus lists of what an overseer must be (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9). The lists ask for a man who is above reproach, faithful in marriage, temperate, self-controlled, hospitable, able to teach, not violent, not a lover of money, a good manager of his own household, and well thought of by outsiders. He must not be a new convert. Most items on the list are about character. Only one is about teaching ability.

Hili ni muhimu sana kwa Wapentekoste. Makanisa yetu huthamini karama za Roho, uponyaji na mahubiri yenye nguvu. Lakini karama si uthibitisho wa tabia. Yesu alionya kwamba wengine watasema, "Bwana, Bwana," na watataja unabii na maajabu, lakini watasikia, "Sikuwajua ninyi kamwe" (Mathayo 7:21-23). Paulo aliandika kwamba lugha, unabii na imani bila upendo havifai kitu (1 Wakorintho 13:1-3). Tunda la Roho, ambalo ni upendo, furaha, amani, uvumilivu, utu wema, fadhili, uaminifu, upole na kiasi (Wagalatia 5:22-23), ni uthibitisho wa maisha yaliyo chini ya Roho.This matters greatly for Pentecostals. Our churches value the gifts of the Spirit, healings and powerful preaching. But gifts are not proof of character. Jesus warned that some will say, "Lord, Lord," and speak of prophecy and wonders, yet be told, "I never knew you" (Matthew 7:21-23). Paul wrote that tongues, prophecy and faith without love amount to nothing (1 Corinthians 13:1-3). The fruit of the Spirit, which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23), is the proof of a life under the Spirit.

Mchungaji anapaswa kujiuliza, kwa unyofu na mara kwa mara: Je, maisha yangu ya faragha yanalingana na maisha yangu ya hadharani? Je, ninakua katika maombi? Je, nina marafiki wanaoniambia ukweli? Je, ninachukua siku ya kupumzika, na wakati na familia yangu? Maanguko mengi huanza muda mrefu kabla ya kashfa ya hadharani, kwa uchovu, upweke na kuafikiana kwa siri.A pastor should ask, honestly and often: Does my private life match my public life? Am I growing in prayer? Do I have friends who tell me the truth? Do I take a day of rest, and time with my family? Many falls begin long before the public scandal, with exhaustion, loneliness and secret compromise.

Hatari Tatu KuuThree Great Dangers

Wachungaji wameonywa kwa muda mrefu juu ya hatari tatu: fedha, tamaa za kimwili na madaraka. Huu ni msemo wa kimapokeo, si andiko la Biblia, lakini unakusanya wasiwasi halisi wa Kibiblia.Pastors have long been warned about three dangers: money, sex and power. This is a traditional saying, not a text of Scripture, but it gathers real biblical concern.

FedhaMoney

Paulo anaonya kwamba "shina moja la mabaya yote ni kupenda fedha" (1 Timotheo 6:10). Mwangalizi hapaswi kuwa mtamanifu wa faida. Kinga za fedha zimeelezwa hapa chini.Paul warns that "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil" (1 Timothy 6:10). An overseer must not be greedy for gain. Safeguards for money are described below.

Majaribu ya kimwiliSexual temptation

Wachungaji huwashauri watu wakati wa udhaifu, na baadhi ya wanaoshauriwa wanaweza kuvutiwa na mchungaji. Mtu wa Mungu hayuko juu ya majaribu. Mchungaji mwenye hekima hujenga kinga kabla hazijahitajika.Pastors counsel people in times of weakness, and some counselees may be drawn to the pastor. A man of God is not beyond temptation. The wise pastor builds protections before they are needed.

• Fanya ushauri wa faragha mahali ambapo wengine wako karibu, mlango ukiwa wazi au dirisha, na inapowezekana awepo mtu mzima mwingine au aweze kufikiwa kwa urahisi.• Keep private counseling in places where others are nearby, with an open door or a window, and when possible have another adult present or within reach.

• Usimshauri mtu wa jinsia tofauti peke yenu na kwa siri kwa vikao vingi. Mpeleke kwa mwanamke au mwanamume anayeaminika katika kanisa.• Do not counsel a person of the opposite sex alone and in secret over many sessions. Refer the person to a trusted woman or man in the church.

• Watendee waumini wengine "kama dada zenu, kwa usafi wote" (tazama 1 Timotheo 5:2).• Treat other believers "as sisters, with all purity" (see 1 Timothy 5:2).

• Mwambie mwenzi wako na wazee wako kuhusu mvuto wowote unaoongezeka, mapema.• Tell your spouse and your elders about any growing attraction, early.

• Heshimu ndoa yako kwa wakati, uangalifu na maombi.• Honor your marriage with time, attention and prayer.

MadarakaPower

Petro anawakataza wazee kuwa watawala wa wale walioaminiwa kwao (1 Petro 5:3). Hatari ni mchungaji anayedai utii katika mambo ambayo Biblia haitoi amri, anayewaadhibu wanaouliza maswali, au anayetumia lugha ya "upako" kunyamazisha ukosoaji. Yesu alisema kwamba viongozi wa Mataifa huwatawala watu, lakini kwamba miongoni mwa wafuasi wake aliye mkuu lazima awe mtumishi (Marko 10:42-45). Mchungaji ni mtumishi anayewajibika kwa Neno la Mungu.Peter forbids elders to be "lords over those entrusted to you" (1 Peter 5:3). The danger is a pastor who demands obedience in matters where the Bible gives no command, who punishes those who ask questions, or who uses the language of "anointing" to silence criticism. Jesus said that the leaders of the Gentiles lord it over others, but that among His followers the greatest must be a servant (Mark 10:42-45). A pastor is a servant who is held to the Word of God.

Kuwalinda watoto na walio hatariniProtecting children and the vulnerable

Mchungaji lazima awalinde watoto na walio hatarini. Kanisa linapaswa kuwa na sheria wazi: watu wazima wawili wanaowajibika wawepo na watoto, uchaguzi wa makini wa wale wanaofanya kazi na vijana, na njia wazi ya kuripoti wasiwasi. Katika nchi nyingi sheria inataka kuripoti kwa mamlaka pale mtoto amedhuriwa, na mchungaji lazima atii sheria na asifiche kamwe unyanyasaji ili kulinda jina la kanisa. Usiri katika ushauri ni muhimu, lakini haufunika madhara kwa mtoto.A pastor must protect children and the vulnerable. A church should have clear rules: two responsible adults present with children, careful choice of those who work with young people, and a clear path to report a concern. In many countries the law requires a report to the authorities when a child has been harmed, and a pastor must obey the law and must never hide abuse to protect the church's name. Confidentiality in counseling is important, but it does not cover the harm of a child.

Kiongozi anapoangukaWhen a leader falls

Paulo aliwaambia Wagalatia kwamba walio wa kiroho wanapaswa kumrejeshea mtu aliyeshikwa na kosa "kwa roho ya upole" (Wagalatia 6:1). Kanisa linapaswa kushughulikia dhambi kwa ukweli na rehema pamoja. Toba, kuungama na uponyaji vinawezekana. Lakini lazima pia tuseme wazi kwamba kumrejesha mtu katika ushirika si sawa na kumrejesha katika uongozi. Pale kiongozi ameunyanyasa wengine, au ameonyesha kwamba hawezi kuaminiwa na madaraka, kanisa linaweza kuhitaji kumwondoa katika ofisi ya kichungaji, labda kwa muda mrefu au milele. Ulinzi wa kundi ni wa kwanza.Paul told the Galatians that those who are spiritual should restore a person overtaken in a fault "in a spirit of gentleness" (Galatians 6:1). The church should deal with sin with both truth and mercy. Repentance, confession and healing are possible. But we must also say plainly that restoring a person to fellowship is not the same as restoring him to leadership. Where a leader has abused others, or has shown that he cannot be trusted with power, the church may need to remove him from pastoral office, perhaps for a long time or for good. The protection of the flock comes first.

Kuripoti kwa Uaminifu na UnyenyekevuHonest Reporting and Humility

Kipindi cha 2 kilitukumbusha kwamba ripoti za mwanzo kutoka mashambani wakati mwingine zilikua katika kusimuliwa. Mchungaji wa leo anaweza kujaribiwa kutia chumvi idadi ya waliohudhuria au kudai uponyaji ambao haujathibitishwa. Paulo aliandika kwamba alikuwa ameyakataa "mambo ya aibu yaliyofichwa" na hakulihadaa neno la Mungu (2 Wakorintho 4:2). Tunapaswa kuripoti Mungu alichofanya, kwa ukweli. Uponyaji unaporipotiwa, tunashukuru, tunasema tunachojua, na hatudai zaidi.Unit 2 reminded us that early reports from the field sometimes grew in the telling. A pastor today may be tempted to enlarge attendance or to claim healings that have not been confirmed. Paul wrote that he had renounced "the hidden things of shame" and did not handle the word of God deceitfully (2 Corinthians 4:2). We should report what God has done, with truth. When a healing has been reported, we give thanks, we say what we know, and we do not claim more.

Kumsaidia MchungajiSupport of the Pastor

Je, mchungaji ana haki ya kulipwa? Maandiko yanasema ndiyo. Yesu alisema kwamba mfanya kazi anastahili ujira wake (Luka 10:7). Paulo aliandika kwamba wazee wanaoongoza vizuri wanastahili heshima maradufu, hasa wale wanaojitaabisha katika neno na mafundisho (1 Timotheo 5:17-18), na kwamba Bwana ameamuru wanaoihubiri Injili waishi kwa Injili (1 Wakorintho 9:14).Does the pastor have the right to be paid? Scripture says yes. Jesus said that the worker is worthy of his wages (Luke 10:7). Paul wrote that elders who rule well are worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine (1 Timothy 5:17-18), and that the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:14).

Hata hivyo Paulo pia aliiacha haki hiyo wakati mwingine. Huko Korintho alijisaidia kwa kazi yake mwenyewe, ili asiweke kikwazo kwa Injili (1 Wakorintho 9:12, 15; tazama pia Matendo 18:3). Aliwaambia wazee wa Efeso kwamba hakutamani fedha wala dhahabu ya mtu yeyote, na akawakumbusha maneno ya Yesu, "Ni heri kutoa kuliko kupokea" (Matendo 20:33-35).Yet Paul also gave up that right at times. In Corinth he supported himself by his own work, so as not to put an obstacle in the way of the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:12, 15; see also Acts 18:3). To the Ephesian elders he said that he had coveted no one's silver or gold, and he reminded them of the words of Jesus, "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:33-35).

Mifumo yote miwili ni ya Kibiblia. Katika sehemu nyingi za dunia, wachungaji wa Kipentekoste hufanya kazi wakati wa juma kama wakulima, walimu au wafanyabiashara. Wengine hutumika wakati wote, wakisaidiwa na kanisa linaloweza kumudu. Lengo ni riziki ya haki, iliyowekwa wazi na viongozi wa kanisa.Both patterns are biblical. In much of the world, Pentecostal pastors work during the week as farmers, teachers or traders. Others serve full-time, supported by a church that can afford it. The goal is a fair provision, set by the church leaders openly.

Kutoa KanisaniGiving in the Church

Watu wa Mungu hutoa. Chini ya sheria zaka ilikuwa sehemu ya kwanza ya kumi, na makanisa mengi ya Kipentekoste hufundisha kutoa zaka kama njia nzuri ya kutoa mara kwa mara, pamoja na sadaka zaidi yake. Mafundisho ya Paulo kwa kanisa ni haya: "Kila mtu atoe kama alivyokusudia moyoni mwake; si kwa huzuni, au kwa lazima; kwa maana Mungu ampenda yeye atoaye kwa moyo wa ukunjufu" (2 Wakorintho 9:7). Kutoa kunapaswa kuwa kwa hiari, kwa furaha na kwa kawaida. Mchungaji anapaswa kufundisha kutoa kama ibada na kama tendo la kuamini, na kamwe si kama chombo cha shinikizo. Hapaswi kamwe kuahidi kwamba zawadi kwa kanisa hakika italeta utajiri kama malipo. Tunalichukua fundisho hilo katika Kipindi cha 6.The people of God give. Under the law the tithe was the first tenth, and many Pentecostal churches teach tithing as a good way to give regularly, with offerings beyond it. Paul's teaching for the church is this: "So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). Giving should be willing, joyful and regular. A pastor should teach giving as worship and as an act of trust, and never as a tool of pressure. He should never promise that a gift to the church will certainly bring riches in return. We take that teaching up in Unit 6.

Kushughulikia Fedha za Kanisa kwa UaminifuHandling Church Money Honestly

Paulo alikuwa mwangalifu na fedha. Alipokusanya sadaka kwa ajili ya maskini wa Yerusalemu, alipanga ndugu waliochaguliwa na makanisa wasafiri pamoja naye, ili hakuna mtu awezaye kumlaumu kuhusu jinsi zawadi ilivyoshughulikiwa. Alitaka kuwa mwenye heshima "si mbele za Bwana tu, bali na mbele za wanadamu pia" (2 Wakorintho 8:20-21). Ikiwa mtume alichukua uangalifu kama huo, sisi pia tunapaswa.Paul was careful with money. When he collected the offering for the poor in Jerusalem, he arranged for brothers chosen by the churches to travel with him, so that no one could blame him for the way the gift was handled; he wanted to be honorable "not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men" (2 Corinthians 8:20-21). If an apostle took such care, so should we.

Mazoea mazuri ni pamoja na haya.Sound practices include these.

1. Weka fedha za kibinafsi na za kanisa tofauti. Kamwe usitumie fedha za kanisa kwa mahitaji ya kibinafsi bila ujuzi na idhini ya bodi.1. Keep personal and church money separate. Never use church funds for personal needs without the knowledge and approval of the board.

2. Hesabu sadaka kwa watu wawili ambao si ndugu wa karibu, na uandike jumla kwa maandishi mara moja.2. Count offerings with two people who are not close relatives, and record the total in writing at once.

3. Kuwa na bajeti iliyoandikwa iliyoidhinishwa na bodi au kanisa.3. Have a written budget approved by the board or the church.

4. Hitaji sahihi mbili au idhini mbili kwa malipo makubwa.4. Require two signatures or two approvals for large payments.

5. Usiweke mshahara wako mwenyewe. Bodi au viongozi wa kanisa wanapaswa kuuweka, na kanisa linapaswa kujua kwa ujumla jinsi mchungaji wake anavyosaidiwa.5. Do not set your own salary. The board or the church leaders should set it, and the church should know in general how its pastor is supported.

6. Toa ripoti za mara kwa mara kwa kanisa, ili washiriki waone jinsi fedha zilivyotumika.6. Give regular reports to the church, so that members can see how the money was used.

7. Panga ukaguzi wa hesabu kila mwaka na watu wanaoaminika ambao si mweka hazina.7. Arrange a review of the accounts each year by trusted persons who are not the treasurer.

8. Fuata sheria za nchi yako kuhusu usajili na kodi (Warumi 13:1-7).8. Follow the law of your country on registration and taxes (Romans 13:1-7).

9. Weka kumbukumbu za zawadi za kigeni, na weka masharti ya ushirikiano kwa maandishi (tazama Kipindi cha 3).9. Keep records of foreign gifts, and put partnership terms in writing (see Unit 3).

10. Wajali maskini. Weka mfuko wa msaada na utoe ripoti kuuhusu, kwa kuwa kanisa la kwanza liliwapa wenye uhitaji (Matendo 4:34-35).10. Care for the poor. Keep a benevolence fund and report on it, since the early church gave to those in need (Acts 4:34-35).

Hakuna kati ya mazoea haya kinachoonyesha kutokuaminiana. Yanamlinda mchungaji dhidi ya mashtaka, mweka hazina dhidi ya majaribu na kanisa dhidi ya hasara.None of these practices shows distrust. They protect the pastor from accusation, the treasurer from temptation and the church from loss.

Pingamizi za Haki na Majibu ya KipentekosteFair Objections and Pentecostal Answers

Pingamizi la 1: Mchungaji wa kweli hapaswi kamwe kulipwa, kwa sababu Paulo alifanya kazi kwa mikono yake.Objection 1: A true pastor should never be paid, because Paul worked with his hands.

Baadhi ya waumini wanashikilia kwamba huduma ya wakati wote inayolipwa huunda tabaka la kitaalamu na kwamba wachungaji wanapaswa kujisaidia wenyewe.Some believers hold that full-time paid ministry creates a professional class and that pastors should support themselves.

Jibu letu. Mfano wa Paulo ni wa heshima, na katika sehemu nyingi huduma ya kazi mbili (bivocational) ndiyo njia pekee inayowezekana. Lakini Paulo mwenyewe alifundisha kwamba wanaohubiri Injili wanapaswa kuishi kwa Injili, na aliiacha haki hiyo kwa ajili ya Injili tu mahali pamoja. Mifumo yote miwili ni ya Kibiblia. Kanisa linapaswa kuamua kwa maombi kulingana na hali yake.Our answer. Paul's example is honorable, and in many places bivocational ministry is the only possible pattern. But Paul himself taught that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel, and he gave up that right only for the sake of the gospel in one place. Both models are biblical. The church should decide in prayer according to its situation.

Pingamizi la 2: Kumhoji mchungaji ni kumgusa "mpakwa mafuta wa Mungu."Objection 2: Questioning a pastor touches "God's anointed."

Baadhi ya viongozi hunukuu maneno "Msiwaguse masihi wangu" (tazama 1 Mambo ya Nyakati 16:22) kunyamazisha ukosoaji, na wakosoaji wanasema hili hulinda unyanyasaji.Some leaders quote the words "Do not touch My anointed ones" (see 1 Chronicles 16:22) to silence criticism, and critics say this protects abuse.

Jibu letu. Onyo hilo ni zito, na linaweza kutumiwa vibaya. Tunaona kwamba andiko hilo katika muktadha wake linasema juu ya Mungu kuwalinda watu wake, wala halisemi kwamba viongozi hawawezi kuchunguzwa. Agano Jipya linaamuru kwamba mashtaka dhidi ya mzee yapokelewe kwa ushahidi wa mashahidi wawili au watatu, na kwamba wanaoendelea katika dhambi wakemewe mbele ya wote (1 Timotheo 5:19-20). Waberoya walisifiwa kwa kuchunguza hata mafundisho ya Paulo katika Maandiko (Matendo 17:11). Upako wa kweli hukaribisha nuru.Our answer. The warning is serious, and it can be misused. We note that the text in its setting speaks of God protecting His people, and does not say that leaders cannot be examined. The New Testament commands that an accusation against an elder be received on the evidence of two or three witnesses, and that those who persist in sin be rebuked before all (1 Timothy 5:19-20). The Bereans were praised for checking even Paul's teaching in the Scriptures (Acts 17:11). A true anointing welcomes the light.

Pingamizi la 3: Uwajibikaji wa kifedha unaonyesha ukosefu wa imani au uaminifu.Objection 3: Financial accountability shows a lack of faith or trust.

Baadhi wanasema kwamba fedha za kanisa ni jambo kati ya mchungaji na Mungu, na kwamba ukaguzi wa hesabu humtukana mchungaji.Some say that church money is a matter between the pastor and God, and that audits insult the pastor.

Jibu letu. Paulo mwenyewe alichagua uwazi. Hesabu nzuri hazitukani viongozi waaminifu. Zinawalinda. Kashfa za fedha mara nyingi hukua pale ambapo hakuna anayeruhusiwa kuangalia.Our answer. Paul himself chose openness. Good accounts do not insult honest leaders. They protect them. Money scandals often grow where no one is allowed to look.

Pingamizi la 4: Wachungaji matajiri wanathibitisha kwamba Mungu hubariki huduma ya uaminifu.Objection 4: Wealthy pastors prove that God blesses faithful ministry.

Baadhi wanataja mapato makubwa ya wachungaji fulani kama uthibitisho kwamba Mungu huzawadia huduma ya uaminifu.Some point to the large incomes of certain pastors as proof that God rewards faithful ministry.

Jibu letu. Biblia haituruhusu kusoma mapato ya mchungaji kama ishara ya upendeleo au kutoridhika kwa Mungu. Watumishi wengi waaminifu wameishi maskini, na Paulo alijua jinsi ya kudhalilishwa na jinsi ya kuwa na wingi. Kipimo ni kama fedha zilipokelewa kwa uaminifu, zilishughulikiwa kwa uwazi na zilitumika kwa ukarimu. Kipindi cha 6 kinachunguza mafundisho ya ufanisi na wakosoaji wake kikamilifu.Our answer. The Bible does not allow us to read a pastor's income as a sign of God's favor or displeasure. Many faithful servants have lived poorly, and Paul knew how to be abased and how to abound. The test is whether the money was honestly received, openly handled and generously used. Unit 6 studies prosperity teaching and its critics in full.

Matumizi ya KichungajiPastoral Application

Mchungaji Rafael analiongoza kanisa la watu wapatao mia mbili katika mji wa magharibi mwa Meksiko. Mweka hazina ni shemeji yake, anayetunza vitabu nyumbani. Hakuna risiti zinazotolewa, na sadaka zinahesabiwa na mweka hazina peke yake. Hakuna kitu kilichothibitishwa kuwa kibaya, lakini washiriki wachache wameanza kuuliza maswali, na Rafael anasikia uvumi. Ameumizwa na anataka kuupuuza.Pastor Rafael leads a church of about two hundred in a town in western Mexico. The treasurer is his brother-in-law, who keeps the books at home. No receipts are given, and offerings are counted by the treasurer alone. Nothing has been proved wrong, but a few members have begun to ask questions, and Rafael hears rumors. He is hurt and wants to ignore them.

Kwanza, Rafael anaomba na kusoma 2 Wakorintho 8:20-21. Anaona kwamba jibu lake linapaswa kuwa uwazi na si kujitetea.First, Rafael prays and reads 2 Corinthians 8:20-21. He sees that his answer should be openness and not defense.

Pili, anaongea na shemeji yake kwa faragha na kwa upole, akisema kwamba badiliko hilo linawalinda wote wawili, na hapendekezi kuwa kuna kosa lolote.Second, he speaks privately and kindly with his brother-in-law, saying that the change protects both of them, and does not suggest any wrong.

Tatu, anawaomba wazee waidhinishe sheria rahisi: watu wawili wasio ndugu wahesabu sadaka na kusaini hesabu; risiti zitolewe kwa zawadi; vitabu vitunzwe kanisani; malipo makubwa yahitaji sahihi mbili.Third, he asks the elders to approve simple rules: two unrelated persons count the offerings and sign the count; receipts are given for gifts; the books are kept at the church; large payments need two signatures.

Nne, wazee wanawaomba washiriki wawili wanaoheshimika kutoka nje ya familia wakague hesabu na kuliripotia kanisa mara moja kwa mwaka. Mshahara wa mchungaji unawekwa na wazee na si na yeye mwenyewe.Fourth, the elders ask two respected members from outside the family to review the accounts and report to the church once a year. The pastor's salary is set by the elders and not by himself.

Tano, Rafael analifundisha kanisa kuhusu kutoa kwa furaha kutoka 2 Wakorintho 9:7, na analiomba kanisa limwombee mweka hazina katika kazi yake.Fifth, Rafael teaches the church about cheerful giving from 2 Corinthians 9:7, and he asks the church to pray for the treasurer's work.

Ndani ya mwaka mmoja, uvumi unapungua, na shemeji anasema amefarijika kushiriki wajibu.Within a year the rumors fade, and the brother-in-law says he is relieved to share the responsibility.

MuhtasariSummary

Mchungaji ni mchungaji wa kondoo aliyeitwa na Roho Mtakatifu, ambaye lazima kwanza ajitunze mwenyewe kisha kundi. Orodha za Maandiko kwa waangalizi zinasisitiza tabia: ndoa ya uaminifu, kujizuia, ukarimu kwa wageni, unyofu katika fedha na sifa njema. Karama na upako si uthibitisho wa tabia. Wachungaji hukabili hatari tatu kuu: fedha, tamaa za kimwili na madaraka. Kinga ni pamoja na mipango ya wazi ya ushauri, unyofu wa mapema kwa mwenzi na wazee, uongozi wa kitumishi, ulinzi wa watoto na walio hatarini, na wajibu wa kutii sheria. Kiongozi aliyeanguka anapaswa kushughulikiwa kwa ukweli na rehema, lakini kurejeshwa katika ushirika hakumaanishi daima kurejeshwa katika ofisi. Maandiko yanaunga mkono kulipwa kwa wahudumu na pia yanaheshimu mfano wa Paulo wa kazi mbili. Kutoa kunapaswa kuwa kwa furaha na si kwa shinikizo. Fedha za kanisa zishughulikiwe kwa uwazi: fedha tofauti, wahesabuji wawili, bajeti, sahihi mbili, mishahara iliyowekwa na bodi, ripoti za mara kwa mara na ukaguzi wa kila mwaka. Tunajibu pingamizi kwamba wachungaji hawapaswi kulipwa kamwe, kwamba kumhoji mchungaji ni kumgusa mpakwa mafuta wa Mungu, kwamba uwajibikaji haonyeshi kuaminiana, na kwamba utajiri unathibitisha baraka ya Mungu. Mchungaji mwaminifu hukaribisha nuru.The pastor is a shepherd called by the Holy Spirit, who must first take heed to himself and then to the flock. Scripture's lists for overseers stress character: faithful marriage, self-control, hospitality, honesty with money and a good reputation. Gifts and anointing are not proof of character. Pastors face three great dangers: money, sex and power. Safeguards include open counseling arrangements, early honesty with spouse and elders, servant leadership, the protection of children and the vulnerable, and the obligation to obey the law. A fallen leader should be treated with truth and mercy, but restoration to fellowship does not always mean restoration to office. Scripture supports the payment of ministers and also honors the bivocational example of Paul. Giving should be cheerful and not pressured. Church money should be handled openly: separate funds, two counters, a budget, two signatures, salaries set by the board, regular reports and an annual review. We answer the objections that pastors should never be paid, that questioning a pastor touches God's anointed, that accountability shows no trust, and that wealth proves God's blessing. The honest shepherd welcomes the light.

Usomaji ZaidiFurther Reading

• Donald E. Miller na Tetsunao Yamamori, Global Pentecostalism (2007) (Upentekoste wa Ulimwengu).• Donald E. Miller and Tetsunao Yamamori, Global Pentecostalism (2007).

• J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, Contemporary Pentecostal Christianity (2013) (Ukristo wa Kipentekoste wa Leo).• J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, Contemporary Pentecostal Christianity (2013).

• Allan Anderson, An Introduction to Pentecostalism (2nd ed., 2014) (Utangulizi wa Upentekoste, toleo la 2).• Allan Anderson, An Introduction to Pentecostalism (2nd ed., 2014).

• Douglas Petersen, Not by Might nor by Power (1996) (Si kwa Nguvu wala kwa Uwezo).• Douglas Petersen, Not by Might nor by Power (1996).

• Jonathan Edwards, The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God (1741) (Alama Zinazotofautisha Kazi ya Roho wa Mungu), juu ya kujaribu madai ya kiroho kwa matunda yake.• Jonathan Edwards, The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God (1741), on testing spiritual claims by their fruit.

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