Tag Archives: pastoral ministry

Training; January 2, 2026

Posted on January 3, 2026 by jgarrott

Exodus 4:12 “Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” It is very instructive that Moses, the great leader of the people, had to be trained to do the job. No one in history has … Continue reading →

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Roots; September 8. 2025

Posted on September 9, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:20-21 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of … Continue reading →

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Gifting; April 3, 2025

Posted on April 4, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:10-11 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone … Continue reading →

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Pastors; February 8, 2024

Posted on February 11, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 5:2-3 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers – not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; … Continue reading →

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Favoritism; January 8, 2024

Posted on January 9, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 5:21 I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism. In the middle of various detailed instructions about pastoral … Continue reading →

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Families; January 5, 2024

Posted on January 6, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 3:5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) This parenthetical comment, stuck into an exposition on Church leadership, could hardly be more timeless and timely. As … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Fathers; December 23, 2023

Posted on December 24, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading →

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Berean Believers; October 10, 2023

Posted on October 11, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. This is a well-known verse, … Continue reading →

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The Priesthood of the Believer; June 24, 2023

Posted on June 25, 2023 by jgarrott

Malachi 2:7 “”For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction–because he is the messenger of the Lord Almighty.” This is a very sobering verse to anyone in pastoral ministry, but … Continue reading →

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Loving Jesus; April 14, 2023

Posted on April 15, 2023 by jgarrott

John 21:16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” As much as I think Jesus enjoyed the 40 … Continue reading →

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