Timothy was a pastor in a very tough city and Paul likened his situation to a battlefield. As such, the young pastor needed to be prepared and “combat-ready” to face the daily challenges to his faith. We can learn a lot from this in how we live our lives in the challenging and changing world … [Read more…]

I have heard it said before by Dr. Mark Barclay of Living Word Church in Midland, Michigan: “Volunteers come when they can; soldiers report for duty!” The church needs committed followers of Jesus who can be counted on to report for duty, whether the task is pleasant or not. Pastor Brian will share a challenging … [Read more…]

Sometimes people can let us down, even when we need them the most. That’s when we need to step up and fill in the gap. The apostle Paul had experience with people letting him down, but he also had those who came through in the clutch. Join us this Sunday at 10:45 am as we … [Read more…]

If there is one thing that is essential in having a faith that lasts, it is the laying down of a firm foundation. The apostle Paul knew this and wanted his protégé, Timothy, to understand this principle. There is much for us to learn and Pastor Brian will attempt to share this in the 10:45 … [Read more…]