The people outside the Church must speak well of him.
(1 Timothy 3:7)
A pastor shouldn't only be respected inside the congregation and the Church at large. He should also be respected by those outside the Church.
He has to be known within the community as something other than the pastor of his congregation. This is why some pastors join community groups like Kiwanis International or the Lions Club. Why some pastors get involved with other community recreational activities. They need a reference point outside the congregation in order to relate to the community in which they serve.
If your pastor isn't involved in such community action, encourage them to do so. Many contacts made outside of the congregation may impact the congregation greatly in the future. Amen.
