Set an Example (1 Timothy 4:12)
Pastor, if you are being disrespected in your church, don’t set your people straight, set your people an example. If you want proper esteem from your people, don’t demand it; deserve it.
Command and Teach (1 Timothy 4:11)
Well, it’s Christmastime. That means extra joy and extra demands. You have your family festivities and a crowded church calendar of Advent activities ahead of
Train Yourself for Godliness (1 Timothy 4:7-10)
We’ve been thinking about putting God’s word in front of God’s people, and the effect that sort of ministry will have on us as we
Being Trained in the Words (1 Timothy 4:6b)
You think a lot about what effect your ministry has on your people. Let’s ask a different question: What effect is your ministry having on you?
Be a Good Servant of Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 4:6a)
How do you know if you’re doing a good job as a pastor? By measuring church growth? Altar calls? Sermon complements? Building projects? Pastor appreciation
Some Will Depart (1 Timothy 4:1-5)
Pastor, there’s no way around it. Some will leave your church. Some will withdraw. Some will remove themselves. Some will fall away. It was happening
Why Do We Gather? Rediscovering the Purpose of Church
(A summary of Andy Addis’ teaching at the 2025 AC Leaders’ Conference.) Why Do We Gather? Rediscovering the Purpose of Church Many pastors feel immense
The Joy-Filled Pastor: Finding Strength in Every Circumstance
(A summary of Andy Addis’ teaching at the 2025 AC Leaders’ Conference.) The Joy-Filled Pastor: Finding Strength in Every Circumstance Joy is greater than happiness.