Hebrews 13:17

“Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofit……

The goal of this article is to encourage congregants to prioritize the gathering of God’s people on Sunday mornings – or whenever you meet with your church throughout the week. This encourages your pastor(s) and it does their hearts much good (and yours) to make the weekly gathering a priority. The gathering of the saints is a command in Scripture and should be taken seriously (Hebrews 13:17). Without the prioritizing of corporate worship and the public exposition of Scripture, much is lost i……

“Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofit……

These people of God genuinely enjoy the relationships they’ve built within their churches and communities. They’re hands-on and try to stay in touch with their congregation – even when they’re exhausted or dealing with their own personal or family issues. Many of them juggle a second job to make ends meet.…

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Pastors are called to shepherd their church well with joy in their hearts. The New Testament gives very specific lists of what is required for pastors in how they lead publicly down to how they manage their homes (1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1). Underneath all we see them do on a Sunday morning – preaching God’s Word, ministering to the flock, the obligatory “I’m doing wonderful” statements, the “How can I pray for you?” questions… they are real people with real needs just like any other church……

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