This is a reading of the article "An Open Letter for Pastors' Sabbaticals," written and read by Pastor Michael. You can read the article at https://westviewchurchmn.com/blog.

Listen to Pastor Zach's exhortation to us to commune constantly with the Lord.

Being a Christian is the greatest thing—who is sufficient for it? Listen to Pastor Brett's sermon on 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 for more.

Listen to Pastor David exhort us to draw near to God by our hearts and not merely by our lips.

Listen to Phil Newton, Director of Pastoral Care & Mentoring at the Pillar Network, draw out from 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 how the local church lives in Christ to glorify Christ and avoid Satan's traps.

In this second session, Phil Newton speaks to what it is that elders are called to do.

In this third session, Phil Newton speaks to why a man should *not* aspire to or consider serving as an elder in a local church.

In this first session, Phil Newton speaks to why a guy would want to serve the local church as an elder by looking at the New Testament's teaching on aspiring to the role.

Listen to Pastor Brett read the article "The Catechumen Challenge." Find a PDF download of the reading challenge online at https://westviewchurchmn.com/blog/2026/02/18/the-catechumen-challenge.

Listen to Pastor Toby remind us of the role of blood that we might be reconciled to God.