Shepherding the Flock

Our pastor insists he wants to preach, but it is becoming more and more obvious that he is not called to preach. The elders are aware of his deficiencies, but they continue to hold out hope he will improve. Unfortunately, hearing the milk of the Word week after week, coupled the with the Scriptural errors in his sermons and offering his own personal opinion, is affecting the spiritual maturity of the church. I understand the elders wanting to support the pastor, but it should not be at the expense of the congregation. Speaking to elders Paul said,  “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away” (1 Peter 5:2-4 NIV).