Faithful Ministry

Acts 20:28 ESV

Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.

Protect Your Priorities

Exodus 20:3 ESV

“You shall have no other gods before me.

a. God

1 Timothy 5:8 ESV

But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

b. Spouse

c. Family

Hebrews 10:24–25 ESV

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

d. Church

Take Care of Yourself

Proverbs 4:23 ESV

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.

Spiritually

Physically

Emotionally

Minister for God’s Glory

1 Corinthians 1:30–31 ESV

And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”

Love His Church

Faithfully follow God’s direction

Rely on God’s Strength

Equip others

Pray

Ephesians 6:10 ESV

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.

Ephesians 6:18 ESV

praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

a. Pray for yourself

b. Pray for the leadership

c. Pray for people