The Pastor’s Priorities

1 Timothy 4:13

Without even knowing it, our expectations can be part of the problem in the church’s lack of focus on teaching in our day. When we choose churches based simply on the extent of their youth activities or the style of ...Read More

Timothy’s High Calling

1 Timothy 4:11-12

Besides the many difficulties of ministry that young pastors must learn to deal with, they have the extra hurdle of youth, which can unfairly render them suspect in the eyes of many congregants. We should treat young leaders with understanding ...Read More

Training in Faith

1 Timothy 4:6-7a

What do you talk about when you are with other believers? Catching them up on the current events of your life is important, but you can be sure that you are being a good servant of Jesus when you discuss ...Read More

The Perils of Telling the Truth

Galatians 4:15–17

Matthew Henry offers this caution: “Ministers sometimes create enemies to themselves by the faithful discharge of their duty. Yet ministers must not forbear speaking the truth, for fear of offending others.” Pastors and leaders must love their people well, but ...Read More

Waiting in Faith

Do you have a good testimony of faith? Have you learned to wait in faith for God to move on your behalf?Read More

Putting Faith into Action

How can you put your faith into action today?Read More

Moving Out in Faith

Is God asking you to move out by faith in some area of your life or ministry?Read More

Building the Kingdom of God

Do you love believers and unbelievers alike? Are you willing to risk the hostility of both to build God’s kingdom?Read More

Living in God’s Kingdom

What is your specific, God-given role in reaching the world with the gospel of the kingdom?Read More

Confronting Paganism

Are you seeking the applause of men rather than the approval of God?Read More