The CROWN OF GLORY is for Shepherding the Flock and taking care of others. It is mainly thought of as the Pastors Crown. Actually it applies to pastoral care and not the office of pastor. Pastoral care can and does involve all of us. Every person has the responsibility and opportunity to care for another person in some way shape form or fashion. There are some specific directions in God’s word for us Pastors and we will examine them along with the applications used most often today.

Ø Scriptural basis: “Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away”.

Ø Today many pastors have an, us and them mentality, meaning they feel like they are better than the rest of the church. Today many pastors are searching only for financial gain and will jump ship at any offer they deem as better. Today many pastors preach one thing and live something entirely different. These pastors will not receive this crown.

Ø Souls not only need to be won, they need to be cared for.

Ø Every one is saved to serve. How do we serve in this capacity?

Ø Look at what Jesus says in Matt. 25: 34-40 “Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was hungry, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

Ø There are all kinds of “sheep” in this world and they all need a sheepfold and a shepherd.

Ø Whatever we do for others we do as unto the Lord. If we do it with the right attitude and from the heart, because the love of Christ constrains us, then it is noted in heaven, it is registered to our account.

Ø Serving does not save us but we serve because we are saved!

Ø Look at what Prov. 28:27 says: “He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack”:

Ø A practical application of this truth is working around the church. Taking ownership and pride in that which is ours. Seeing something that needs doing and doing it.

CONCLUSION: How many crowns are you striving to receive?

Striving for the crowns will only be successful through the power and direction of the Holy Spirit!

What will you do with our crowns in heaven?

We will cast them at the feet of the Lord Jesus. (Rev. 4:10) The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,