It’s Not Just About Preaching. Have you ever sat listening to a sermon and wondered, “How did he come up with all that?” or “What happened this week to lead him to this topic?” Pastors often have a unique twist on this thought process. Too often while travelling, I’ve sat listening to preachers and whispered to…
Another Pastoral Prerequisite. Paul wrote to Timothy, ““…devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.” (1 Tim. 4:13) Yesterday we discussed a pastor’s preaching role. Today we’re going to talk about teaching. The Greek word used here, didaskalia (did-as-kal-ee’-ah). It carries with it a sense of formal instruction, or more specifically, the…
The Gospel Is a Pastoral Prerequisite. What DOES the pastor do all week? Well, a pastor should preach. Paul wrote to Timothy, “…devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.” (1 Tim. 413) But what does it mean to preach? In it’s most basic sense, to preach means to proclaim….
In Colossians 1:28, Paul lays out his purpose. According to him, it’s the reason he labours, strives, and works so hard in ministry. He desperately wants every Believer in Christ to be presented complete, in their faith and mission. He wants every Christian to be fully equipped disciples for Jesus.