How do you get to do a good work? Number one: be a good man: be a godly man: be a Bible-filled man: be a praying man: and be a calling man. And then, every week lead somebody to Jesus.
A sound mind focused on God’s Word is vital for all people, and pastors especially. Fill your mind with God’s Word, then live it and share it with others.
The most beautiful adornment is inner beauty springing from a love of God and understanding of His Word. There are also many attributes pastors should have for effective teaching, such as patience and living the truth.