Remain faithful to the work of the gospel, be strong, embrace suffering, have hope.

In Paul’s last letter to Timothy, he urges him to keep going even though it’s tough and rekindle the fire of the Holy Spirit so that the gospel truthfully passes to the next generation.

The church leader, Titus, is left behind on the island of Crete to help the quickly expanding local gatherings of ‘The Way’ seek good leadership. We wonder together what that might have been like and what it might have meant in that time and place. Description: As you listen to this message, you will quickly realise that Sam is inviting you on a journey through the eyes of a Cretan church leader, the apostle Paul, and Titus. These first-person perspectives bring us new thoughts and insights as we seek to understand the beginning chapter of Titus.

Julie Chamberlain, Community Pastor at Oxford Terrace Baptist Church (Christchurch), preaches on 1 Timothy 6:17-21.

Coming to the end of his time on staff with Carey Baptist College, Andrew shares what he learned from his callings in leadership and how leadership is done in the way of the cross.

Paul continues his instructions to God’s household for the sake of the gospel. He emphasises the radical consequences of living out our identity as sisters and brothers in Christ, even under the oppression of slavery. He calls the church, then and now, to hold fast to Godly teaching and be communities shaped by the love of God.

Isaiah 6 has two strong threads running through its mysterious and confronting content: human experience and divine intervention. This sermon considers how Isaiah 6 interweaves both threads.

Are good leaders born or made? Are they found or formed? Culture and context will shape our answer as we guard the gospel of Christ. William invites us to put on honour-shame glasses when considering Paul’s pastoral wisdom to Timothy, the young church planter. We’ll see how these instructions to honour spiritual kaumātua or elders who lead beautifully, rebuke those who don’t and even drink a little wine without fear of being cancelled all still have relevance for Christians seeking to honour Christ in today’s culture.

Michael Rhodes talks with some of the keynote speakers of the upcoming 'Tuning our hearts to the Psalms' conference (17-18 July 2024) in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, New Zealand. We hope you enjoy listening in and perhaps even get inspired to register for the conference at carey.ac.nz.

What attitude should church leaders have towards those they shepherd? And how do you care for those in need with limited resources? In 1 Timothy 5:1-16, Paul first encourages young Timothy to treat all his congregation with the same care and honour he would give his own family. He then presents an ancient congregational-care case study that has helpful applications for churches and organisations today that seek to care well when resources are limited.