The Dangers and Delights of Long-Term Ministry in One Place
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May 14, 2013

The Dangers and Delights of Long-Term Ministry in One Place

by Alistair Begg

Acts 6:1–7,
Nehemiah 6:1–8
 (ID: 2954)

If you are blessed with a long ministry in one place, Alistair Begg reflects, you will encounter many delights and dangers in the pastorate. Pastoral ministry’s primary task—preaching the Gospel—is a chief delight, along with seeing one’s flock grow in the truth. Length of time allows one to outlast difficulties, develop leadership skills, and invest in a community for the long term. Yet the dangers of despondency and laziness must be avoided as one learns always to depend on God’s help.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.