Aliza and I returned late last Wednesday night from the Sovereign Grace Pastor’s Conference in Gaithersburg, MD. Our entire pastoral team enjoyed 2 1/2 days of worship, teaching and fellowship equipping us to more faithfully “shepherd the flock of God that is among you”. (1 Pe 5:2) Jeff Purswell gave a particular outstanding message on Tuesday evening from 2 Tim. 2:15. He asked the question, “Where does your confidence lie?” in reference to pastoral ministry. During a season of change on the pastoral team and office staff, it’s easy for my confidence to be in identifying wise methods, models & procedures. God used Jeff’s message to remind me that my confidence in pastoral ministry must only lie in the power of the Word of God. Through the power of His word, God is building His church. My job is to faithfully proclaim God’s word and trust Him to accomplish the work only He can do! Needless to say, I came home refreshed and full of greater faith for all that lies ahead at Kingsway - faith not in my ability, but in the powerful Word of our Heavenly Father.
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