A good pastor leads the way Jesus described in Mark chapter 9 and Mark chapter 10: as a servant, not a celebrity. First Peter chapter 5 says a true shepherd leads willingly, never for personal gain, and by example rather than control. Ezekiel chapter 34 warns against leaders who feed themselves instead of their flock. This episode wraps up the Broken Church series with a clear picture of what to look for — and what to run from — in church leadership.

David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba, close out their series on celebrity preachers and celebrity pew-sitters. They walk through Mark chapter 9 and Mark chapter 10, where Jesus' own disciples argue about who is the greatest, and show how that same posture shows up in churches today — leaders who expect to be served rather than to serve. Then they turn to First Peter chapter 5, Ephesians chapter 4, and Ezekiel chapter 34 to paint a picture of what a true shepherd looks like, and close in John chapter 3 with the model every believer is called to: "He must increase, and I must decrease."

Scripture Referenced

Mark 9:33–42 · Mark 10:32–45 · First Peter 5:1–4 · Ephesians 4:11–16 · Ezekiel 34:1–16 · John 3:26–30 · First Corinthians 1 & First Corinthians 3 · Third John 1:9–10

Mini FAQ

Q: What did the disciples argue about in Mark chapter 9?

A: They argued about which of them was the greatest — even though they were walking with Jesus in person.

Q: What does First Peter chapter 5 say makes a good shepherd?

A: A good shepherd leads willingly (not out of compulsion), eagerly (not for personal gain), and by example (not by lording authority over people).

Q: What does Ezekiel chapter 34 say about bad leaders?

A: God pronounces "woe" on shepherds who feed themselves instead of the flock, and promises to personally search for and rescue His scattered sheep.

Hosts: David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba.

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