How should a pastor handle correction and rebuke within the church?

According to 2 Timothy 2:24-25, a pastor must not strive but should be gentle to all, apt to teach, and patient in instructing those who oppose themselves. His approach to correction should be one of compassion and clarity, aiming to restore rather than to condemn. When administering rebuke, the pastor ought to reflect Christ’s love, ensuring that his intent is to guide believers back to the truth and help them grow in their faith, rather than to bring about division or discouragement.