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Portrait of a Pastor–from 1 Thessalonians 2

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Rick Reynolds

His message is not based on or motivated by error, impurity, deceit, flattering speech, greed, or obtaining glory from men. Although he might, he doesn’t assert the authority vested in him as pastor. He tenderly cares for his flock. He … Continue reading →

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A Spoon Full of Sugar

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Rick Reynolds

 1Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers, 2the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, in all purity. 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Here Paul gives … Continue reading →

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Initial Thoughts on Church Leadership–1 Timothy 3:1-13

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Rick Reynolds

 1It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. 2An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able … Continue reading →

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