A faithful shepherd's ministry is built on the foundation of the Bible, where leaders like Paul model their care for the flock by weeping over them, clinging to Christ, and entrusting them to God. This beautiful scene in Acts 20 offers a powerful lesson for church leaders, emphasizing the importance of humility, proximity, and time spent with the people, as well as a deep love for Christ that guides their actions. [... more]

Paul's appeal for prayer in Romans 15:30-33 highlights the importance of seeking God's will and divine intervention in ministry. He requests prayer for safety, success, and unity in the church, demonstrating a humble recognition of his need for God's guidance and protection. [... more]

Paul exhorts the Ephesian elders to beware of the danger of ministry for personal gain and to not neglect to minister materially. He sets an example of working with his hands to provide for himself and others, and emphasizes the importance of giving to support the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus. [... more]

Dr. Ken Casias emphasizes the importance of a minister's personal life and character, citing Acts 20:28 and 1 Timothy 4:16. He encourages listeners to pay careful attention to their behavior, character, and heart, as well as their devotion to God, and to cultivate spiritual affections that drive them to seek righteousness, faith, love, and steadfastness. [... more]

The Lord treasures his church as a precious possession, obtained through the blood of Christ, and appoints overseers through the Holy Spirit to care for the flock. A shepherd's primary responsibility is to watch and guard the sheep, feeding them with the truth of God's Word and leading them in worship, prayer, and spiritual growth. True pastoral ministry begins with loving the Lord's sheep, not just as a duty, but as a genuine expression of Christ's love for them. [... more]

Dr. David Whitcomb preaches on the importance of faithfulness in ministry, proclaiming the kingdom of God, and having a clear conscience before God. He draws from Paul's ministry in Acts 20, emphasizing the need to preach the whole counsel of God, even in difficult passages, and to be diligent in proclaiming the gospel. [... more]

Dr. Jason Ormiston preaches on the importance of understanding one's ministry and being faithful to the course God has given them, using the example of Apostle Paul's life and teachings. [... more]

Ministry is worth pursuing, and it's marked by saying the hard things or telling the truth. Paul's ministry is a model for this, as he declares the gospel to an unfriendly world. As a herald or messenger, we must speak the truth in love, being careful not to broaden or narrow the truth, and to present it with authority. This demands that we know the truth, study it, and live it out in our lives, so that we can declare it to others with confidence and love. [... more]

Paul's ministry is characterized by selfless service, giving, and receiving, as he teaches from Acts 20 and attributes the phrase 'it is more blessed to give than to receive' to Jesus, emphasizing the importance of giving and serving others, and displaying the heart of God. [... more]

A faithful shepherd's ministry is built on the foundation of the Bible, where leaders model their lives after the apostle Paul, who cared deeply for the church at Ephesus and wept over them. To lead effectively, shepherds must be busy with the word, weeping over their people, and clinging to Christ, not seeking approval from others. [... more]

Dr. Alan Benson explores the theme of ministry worth pursuing, focusing on the importance of speaking the truth in love, and how this is a key aspect of being a herald in ministry. He draws on passages from Acts 20 and Ephesians 4 to emphasize the need for church leaders to prioritize truth and love in their ministry, and to rest in the confidence that God will accomplish all that they long to see accomplished through the truth. [... more]

Paul's ministry is characterized by selfless giving, spiritual ministry, and a focus on meeting the needs of others. He gives of himself physically, emotionally, and financially, and his ministry is marked by hard work, tears, and a willingness to endure spiritual and physical struggles. Paul's ministry serves as a model for believers, reminding us that it is more blessed to give than to receive and that we should strive to reflect the character of God in our own lives. [... more]

A faithful shepherd's ministry is built on the gospel, a simple and strong hexagonal shape, with the Bible as the main vehicle for bringing salvation and sanctifying the church. Paul's example of ministry, characterized by Bible saturation, humility, and weeping over his people, is a model for elders to follow, emphasizing the importance of living among their people, praying with them, and entrusting them to God. [... more]