“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11
The Bible
Men
Man of god Men have their own set of fears, joys, emotions, and issues. Wisdom tells us to gather together with other men to study how the Bible applies specifically to a man’s heart and life. In particular, a big issue for men is battling pride. Pride tells us to be a lone ranger. It gently reminds us of our own self-worth and how isolation and self-teaching is far more impressive and beneficial. Don’t give into this false thinking! There…
Women
word filled women Effective women’s ministry builds up generations of women who study and pass on the Scriptures. The Bible is clear about itself: it is God’s breathed-out revelation of himself to human beings. It’s crucial for women to receive regular teaching of the Word from ordained leaders, and instruction and encouragement from both men and women. But it’s also crucial that women “teach what is good” by passing on to other women not just practical principles but the grounding in the Word from which…