Teachers and preachers have much in common. Both are vital in church life and Christian spiritual formation. The development and delivery of lessons and messages are remarkably similar, and one can definitely learn from the other in method, development, and delivery. While teaching is generally known as the transfer of information, preaching goes further and seeks to affect the heart. Both teachers and preachers declare the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 proposes, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” One explanation I heard of this passage years ago from Dr. Jim Schettler suggests that “doctrine is what is right, reproof reveals what is wrong, correction says how to make it right, and instruction in righteousness tells how to keep it right.” Christian growth, spiritual maturation, and formation are possible with preachers and teachers being an important part of this developmental process. All this, of course, revolves around the Scriptures and relies upon the Holy Spirit of God.[3]
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How to Listen to Preaching
Billy Sunday was known for his dynamic, boisterous, loud, and sometimes rough preaching. He held the attention of his audience and was possibly “entertaining” to listen to and watch when he was preaching. Even if your pastor or guest preacher is not “entertaining” that’s OK. Entertainment is not the goal – knowing God is.
Draymond Was Right
Draymond was Right Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. Ephesians 3:7 After Golden State basketball superstar Kevin Durant was injured in the NBA Finals, fans in Toronto were cheering. Actually cheering. Their team had a betterContinue reading “Draymond Was Right”
Missions, Buildings, and Growth
Missions, Buildings, and Growth But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Does our giving money to missions have a direct impact on the blessings of God on a local church? Does our involvement in missions have a impression on our own church growth?Continue reading “Missions, Buildings, and Growth”
Watch Your Treasure Pile Up
Watching Your Treasure Pile Up Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is,Continue reading “Watch Your Treasure Pile Up”
4 “Plans” for Avoiding Sin
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 Everyone is tempted to sin. When our lust begins to control and consume us something is born called sin. James chapter 1 speaks much to this process of temptation becoming sin. While temptationContinue reading “4 “Plans” for Avoiding Sin”
Encourage Your Pastor
Encourage Your Pastor Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 1 Timothy 5:17 Bishop, Elder, Pastor. Which one is the leader of your church? How about all three? Recently, as Dr Jeff Amsbaugh was preaching to our regional pastor fellowship inContinue reading “Encourage Your Pastor”
Fellow Servants in the Church
Fellow Servants in the Church But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6:4 There is much to do in ministry. Preach, teach, pray, plan, promote, organize, visit, encourage, make phone calls, send texts and emails, administrate, design, print, clean, build, repair, record radio, post messages andContinue reading “Fellow Servants in the Church”
Seasons of Change
Seasons of Change The leaves are falling. Soon the snow will be flying. Before long, the grass will shove through the earth and the flowers will blossom. The heat of summer will emerge, and the fall will be here before we know it. Seasons make the year interesting. Just as with the seasons and naturalContinue reading “Seasons of Change”
A Call to Ministry is a Big Deal
A Call to Ministry is a Big Deal “So he departed thence, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him. And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, andContinue reading “A Call to Ministry is a Big Deal”
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