Worthwhile: July 26, 2019


It has been hot here in San Diego County... and much of the country. So as you find some AC to stay cool why not punch up these worthwhile bits of the internet to get you through?!





Three huge gospel influences in today's pile. What it means to be a pastor, equipping disciples and why we should follow Jesus. Get some.









Jared Wilson's post this week on pastoral ministry as a job has been getting a lot of attention and it should, it is a good piece. I know firsthand how well-intentioned people can still be confuse as to the actions (other than preaching) and responsibilities of a pastor, and in turn wonder if they are worth the expense.





Wilson points out some key differences that are worth noting and thinking more about.





But the truth is that good pastors are not able to take the pastor hat off at the end of the day or leave their heart for their flocks in the office when they clock out. It’s just not something you can turn off.

For all these reasons and more, it is fine and proper for us “regular” church members to acknowledge that our pastors are special. They aren’t better Christians because of their ministry. They aren’t more justified. They don’t have a special connection to God that we don’t have. And yet their office is unique and brings with it challenges and burdens that most of us do not share.

Jared Wilson




Read it on The Gospel Coalition.









Still in the realm of pastoral ministry is the biblical requirement of equipping the church for ministry. All of the saints.





Jeff Vanderstelt lists five ways to equip in his post on Saturate. If you are in ministry and thinking about how you are to be equipping, Vanderstelt provides a good starting point.





Give it a read and act on it.









Finally, let this truth from Ray Ortland wash over you. Why should you love Jesus?






https://youtu.be/zYsvEqh-c2w








That's it. Have a great weekend and remember who loves you. Jesus and me!


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