How do we tend to evaluate our pastors? On their entertainment value or their faithfulness in proclaiming God's Word? Today, W. Robert Godfrey examines how John Calvin explained the biblical functions of ministers in the church. Download W. Robert Godfrey's video teaching series The Necessity of Reforming the Church, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Meet Today's Teacher:   W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Released on 22 Oct 2026