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2 Timothy 2:2 : What should pastors do?

Tue, 24 May 2011 19:57:42 +0000

One response to that might be: isn't "equipping the saints" the part of "the work of the ministry" that he is gifted and designed to do? In other words, isn't equipping people the pastors' ministry? If there is other "ministry" that pastors are to do, 1) who is doing the equipping and 2) why aren't others doing that ministry?

2 Timothy 2:2 : What should pastors do?

Tue, 24 May 2011 01:10:10 +0000

Thanks, Steve. Both sides of your point (the pastor's job to do or to equip?) are frequently-mentioned and will certainly show up in my study. Regarding weddings, at least in Indiana, the state doesn't care who "officiates" or says the words; they just care who signs the legal marriage certificate. I conducted my brother's wedding before I was ordained, but the pastor signed the paper. The state doesn't care.

2 Timothy 2:2 : What should pastors do?

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:24:06 +0000

Thanks, Mike! You're right - sounds like a call for all Christians, not just pastors.

2 Timothy 2:2 : What should pastors do?

Fri, 13 May 2011 15:11:33 +0000

LOL - nice! I'll be sure to include that as one possible option. (Unfortunately, way too many people actually believe that!)

2 Timothy 2:2 : Where and how

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:22:09 +0000

I call that ... (wait for it) ... "teaching"! :-) We can teach people principles of discipleship until (insert your favorite comparison here), but if they don't do anything about it, i.e., live out those principles, can we really call it "discipleship"? I don't think so. Especially in the Gospels, I see discipleship as a process of movement closer to Christ-likeness. Teaching alone doesn't do that. In fact, in the NT economy, hearing=doing and faith=obedience. They can't really be separated. I'll post more on this soon. Lots of thoughts I've been processing recently. Some big things are going to start rolling out at the church in this vein.

2 Timothy 2:2 : Where and how

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:18:18 +0000

Thanks, Steve. I don't remember having heard it exactly like this, so it could be original.

2 Timothy 2:2 : Favorite books of 2010

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:54:45 +0000

Thanks, Babe!

2 Timothy 2:2 : Binary numbers

Sun, 2 Jan 2011 20:01:50 +0000

Nice! I'm glad I'm not the only one in my circle.

2 Timothy 2:2 : For my parents

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:56:36 +0000

You're right, Terri. It's going to be an awesome gathering in Heaven when they get to see the full scope of their reach over these years.

2 Timothy 2:2 : For my parents

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:55:54 +0000

Thanks, Mom - I love you, too!

LeadingSmart : The Pain of Growth

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:08:02 +0000

Great post, Tim! I'm actually starting a new series this weekend called "Growing Pains" about the necessary corporate and personal changes we are facing in our church in order to keep growing toward maturity. Well timed! Thanks

2 Timothy 2:2 : Are you confident in your beliefs?

Thu, 13 May 2010 22:57:04 +0000

All it takes is time an experience in the Scriptures. That's why we offer the groups and classes we do.

Daniel Goepfrich
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2 Timothy 2:2 : Are you confident in your beliefs?

Tue, 11 May 2010 23:59:55 +0000

And my main focus as a teacher is to make sure people understand the Scriptures so they can live them.

http://www.nlpg.com/bnc/ : Transforming Church in Rural America

Wed, 5 May 2010 14:10:25 +0000

We're not exactly rural, but I definitely understand the transitioning challenges he wrote about. I thought it was a great book, and referred to one of Shannon's comments during our elders' training last night. You can read my actual review athttp://www.danielgoepfrich.com/transforming-churc...

2 Timothy 2:2 : Thoughts on Judges 6

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:06:26 +0000

It's good to know that we have the same God today that Gideon had back then, and that he hasn't changed since then.

2 Timothy 2:2 : Thoughts on Judges 2

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 20:46:59 +0000

LOL - it just takes some people longer than others...

2 Timothy 2:2 : Thanks!

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:09:34 +0000

Thanks, Simon!

2 Timothy 2:2 : Book Review: Angels

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:44:36 +0000

Great first question. You're in the running for a free copy to find out!

2 Timothy 2:2 : How secure is salvation? Part 3

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 22:06:15 +0000

And...what?

2 Timothy 2:2 : Thanks!

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:40:07 +0000

Thanks, Sar - that was really cool!