The title may speak to the leadership, but there is much in this message that is directed to everyone. As we come to a point of transition in our body in the coming weeks, it is important to consider carefully the scriptural qualifications for an elder and preacher and our responsibilities as members to support the leaders of the body. We will focusing on verses 11-14 of Ephesians chapter 4 in today's message.

"How are you?" "I'm doing fine!" This exchange of pleasantries is heard often on a Sunday morning. But do either of us really mean it? Or is there a better, more biblical way to be concerned and interested in what is going on in our lives? In a very practical lesson, Cody takes us through the biblical support for asking the right questions and in the same thought, being humble and willing to answer truthfully about our lives as well.

The title may speak to the leadership, but there is much in this message that is directed to everyone. As we come to a point of transition in our body in the coming weeks, it is important to consider carefully the scriptural qualifications for an elder and preacher and our responsibilities as members to support the leaders of the body. We will focusing on verses 11-14 of Ephesians chapter 4 in today's message.

"How are you?" "I'm doing fine!" This exchange of pleasantries is heard often on a Sunday morning. But do either of us really mean it? Or is there a better, more biblical way to be concerned and interested in what is going on in our lives? In a very practical lesson, Cody takes us through the biblical support for asking the right questions and in the same thought, being humble and willing to answer truthfully about our lives as well.

As we continue in our study through Ephesians, we come upon a singular passage that has been the topic of much debate over the centuries among many different beliefs of Christianity. What does it mean that Christ descended in verses 9 and 10 of chapter 4? Does it mean He went down into Hell? Or is it referring to our place of existence as the 'lower parts of the earth"? Pastor Welch takes a careful look at the various explanations and theories and brings us a possible biblical conclusion to the issue.

Bringing the hope of Christ to the lives of those around us and even to our own lives is the key to Christian, Bible based counseling. We focus this morning on the univerally understood, commonly experienced aspect of human existence known as suffering. Just about anyone you meet from around the world, no matter what race or nationality or religious persuasion will have some experience with suffering. Cody opens the Word and reminds us of the power of God to help us in our suffering and that He has a purpose for everything that occurs in our lives.

Bringing the hope of Christ to the lives of those around us and even to our own lives is the key to Christian, Bible based counseling. We focus this morning on the univerally understood, commonly experienced aspect of human existence known as suffering. Just about anyone you meet from around the world, no matter what race or nationality or religious persuasion will have some experience with suffering. Cody opens the Word and reminds us of the power of God to help us in our suffering and that He has a purpose for everything that occurs in our lives.

As we continue in our study through Ephesians, we come upon a singular passage that has been the topic of much debate over the centuries among many different beliefs of Christianity. What does it mean that Christ descended in verses 9 and 10 of chapter 4? Does it mean He went down into Hell? Or is it referring to our place of existence as the 'lower parts of the earth"? Pastor Welch takes a careful look at the various explanations and theories and brings us a possible biblical conclusion to the issue.

Bringing the hope of Christ to the lives of those around us and even to our own lives is the key to Christian, Bible based counseling. We focus this morning on the univerally understood, commonly experienced aspect of human existence known as suffering. Just about anyone you meet from around the world, no matter what race or nationality or religious persuasion will have some experience with suffering. Cody opens the Word and reminds us of the power of God to help us in our suffering and that He has a purpose for everything that occurs in our lives.

Bringing the hope of Christ to the lives of those around us and even to our own lives is the key to Christian, Bible based counseling. We focus this morning on the univerally understood, commonly experienced aspect of human existence known as suffering. Just about anyone you meet from around the world, no matter what race or nationality or religious persuasion will have some experience with suffering. Cody opens the Word and reminds us of the power of God to help us in our suffering and that He has a purpose for everything that occurs in our lives.