B. J. Maxwell posted a wonderful section from William Still’s book, The Work of the Pastor.  I have pasted only a portion below.  I encourage you to go on to Maxwell’s site to read the rest.

“God has caused you to become pastor to some souls here who are as valuable to Him as any in the world – your quiet persistence will be a sign that you believe God has a purpose of grace for this people, and that this purpose of grace will be promoted, not by gimmicks, or stunts, or new ideas, but by the Word of God released in preaching by prayer.”