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I Peter is God’s letter to the church that describes in great detail the grace that is essential in order to navigate through suffering so that the church will not only survive, but thrive in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. One thought summary by chapter: I Peter 1…

Background: Perspective church is : the capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance, a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. Perspective is a powerful thing church as perspective guides your mindset and leads to your actions. This is powerful…

We will never be able to complete all the work of ministry that remains to be completed, but by God’s grace we will complete all the work the Lord gives us to complete. The Church of Christ belongs to God and is led, fed, and protected through the administration of the Holy Spirit.

As shepherds, under God’s guidance, we lead and serve for His glory.

This passage is one of the important descriptions of the New Testament office of Pastor. It is interesting because it does not include either the verb or title of teacher/preacher. It also interchangeably uses 3 titles for Pastor: Elder, Shepherd (Pastor), Overseer (Bishop). The Passage provides a clear call for Pastor's to shepherd the church willingly, selflessly serving as overseer's and examples.

What does God say about assembly leadership

Psalm 23:1-6 Stephen Caswell © 2004 A Shepherd Understands His Sheep Philip Keller, once a shepherd shares some very interesting insights about the make up of sheep in his book, A Shepherd Looks At Psalm 23. It is impossible for sheep to be made to lie down unless four requirements are met. Firstly,…

1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Stephen Caswell © 1996 Don't Look Back In Luke 9:62 Jesus says this about discipleship: But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." Discipleship costs something - salvation is God's free gift. But God wants…

1 Peter 5:1-9 Stephen Caswell © 2001 Sheep Follow Someone A television documentary showed a lot about the behavior of sheep. One scene was of a packing house where sheep were slaughtered. The sheep had to walk from their large pen up a narrow ramp and then turn right. In order to get the sheep to move…

The Call to Faithfulness 1 Peter 5:2-4 I. FEED THE FLOCK OF GOD. A. Exclusive to flock you are associated with. i.e. Your local church. B. Not the pastors business to meddle in other churches affairs. II. TAKING THE OVERSIGHT. ( επισκοποuντες ) The Job of the Overseer A. One who sees the responsibility.…