Introduction Rethinking What a Pastor Is Pastoral work is not just for pastors. Ephesians 4:11–12 (ESV): 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, All five ministry stre …

Introduction Matthew 9:35 (ESV): 35 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. Matthew 9:36 (ESV): 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they we …

“Under Construction” 1st Peter chapter 2 verse 5: You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house[a] to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Trusting God when life doesn’t make sense? (MULTILINE) Joseph grew up in a Dysfunct …