The September 2019 issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ explains how pastors follow St. Paul’s example when they show their congregations that they too are sinners in need of Jesus, not when they seek to hold themselves up as the perfect example to be imitated.
Pastors model the very things they want to see in the flock they serve by spending time in God’s Word on a daily basis, devoting time to prayer, forgiving and seeking forgiveness quickly, valuing and hungering for the Lord’s Supper, and being honest about their weaknesses.
The newsletter also has information about free monthly webinars, including “Church Relations” on Sept. 26.
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