Practical Shepherding - What Does it mean to be called to the Pastorate

I read a series of good posts, by Brian Croft at the Practical Shepherding blog, on what it means to be called to the pastorate/eldership:

1. How do I know if I am called to the pastoral ministry?

2. What “kind of desire” should affirm my internal calling into the Gospel ministry?

3. How do I know that I biblically qualify for gospel ministry?

   1. Category 1 – Able to Teach

   2. Category 2 – A Blameless Reputation

   3. Category 3 – Faithfully Manage His Family

   4. Category 4 & 5 – Godly Character & Spiritual Maturity