If you feel like you don’t make enough money or if you struggle to save up for retirement, then this workshop is for you! Dr. Michael Hartwig focuses on Biblical and practical strategies to help you and your church family become better stewards of the wealth that God has given to you.

Does your discipleship in your church stink? Charlie Carter discusses Paul’s philosophy of ministry in 2 Corinthians 2 and applies principles to discipleship ministry. The main focus is on cultivating a faithful response to the Holy Spirit which results in genuine fruit and character.

How is your prayer life? In this workshop, Dr. Douglas Brown explores the Apostle Paul’s prayers and his requests for prayer throughout his New Testament letters. By examining how Paul’s theology influenced his prayers, we can gain insights and practical applications to deepen our own prayer lives.

What do you want to get out of life? How do you satisfy your desire for significance and security? What things do you feel you need for life to be worth living? In this ladies-only workshop, Joan Tillotson studies Psalm 63 and discusses how God calls us to find our security in Him.

Did you know that each of us has a "working escalator" inside our bodies? While the entire human body is incredibly intricate, Carl Kerby focuses on just one amazing system—the respiratory system.  Discover what that means and how it proves God’s existence!

At times, it can feel like we are part of a ministry circus, constantly juggling multiple roles and responsibilities. How well are you managing your job performance in the midst of chaos? Dr. Marty Herron reviews three essential secrets to help you complete your work effectively and efficiently.

How can we discern God’s will when it is not fully knowable to us? In Romans, Paul references God’s will five times, underscoring both God’s sovereignty and the mystery surrounding His plans. Dr. Daniel Davey explores how Paul’s insights can guide believers in understanding and seeking God’s will in practical, faith-driven ways.

How do we show how great our God is through seeing His goodness? Dennis St. Lawrence challenges us to remember that God is always good. If we are truly "for" God, we will make him our focus.

John Bunyan’s personal testimony and statement: “... sensitive to the act of sinning and a love for Christ hot like fire.”

Scripture Text

Revelation 1:10-2:7

Main Points or Ideas

Christ is calling out his church at Ephesus–both leaders and members–because the love that was poured out into their hearts by the indwelling Spirit (Romans 5:5) is no longer the essential feature of their ministry and conduct.

The Public message from Christ: You are ministering and enduring for my name’s sake, but I have something against you.

The Details of the Message:

Conclusion

Our love must come before works

The title of a pastor is to be a shepherd because Jesus was the Great Shepherd.

Scripture Text

Psalm 78:70-72

Main Points or Ideas

1. You are specially selected by the Master Shepherd

• “He also chose David His servant” (v. 70)
• Ephesians 4; 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

1. You are highly esteemed for humble service

• Works for the good of others
• Servant-hearted

1. You can be moved anywhere, anytime

• “...and took him from the sheepfolds” (v. 70)
• God uses change to mold us and grow us
• Requires a willing heart

1. You are often given increased responsibility (v. 71)

2. You often face challenges for which you are inadequate

• He will place us in uncomfortable situations
• 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

1. Your past experiences equip you for present responsibilities

• Don’t underestimate or resent the life circumstances and events the Lord gives you for they are given to equip you

2. You have been entrusted with the valuable possession of another

• The people, inheritance (v. 71b)
• 1 Peter 5:2
• Not an ownership, but rather a stewardship that belongs ultimately to God

1. Both your character and your competency are essential to shepherding God’s people

• Integrity and skillfulness
• Lives must be an example