Messages by Desiring God Ordinary Elders, Part 1: Working for the Joy of Others
Jan 19, 2023
Guest David Mathis, a pastor, discusses the role and responsibilities of pastors and elders. Topics include shepherding God's flock, the significance of the shepherd metaphor, and not lording it over others. Also discussed are the importance of working for the joy of others in Christian ministry, finding joy in God's word, and prioritizing the joy of the church over personal preferences.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Role and Responsibilities of Pastors
02:45 • 10min
The Role of Elders in Shepherding God's Flock
13:10 • 5min
The Shepherd Metaphor: Jesus, Elders, and the Church
18:37 • 7min
The Importance of Not Lording it Over Others
25:56 • 3min
Working for the Joy of Others in Christian Ministry
29:06 • 25min
Feeding the Soul: Finding Joy in God's Word
53:56 • 4min
Working for the Joy of the Church
58:15 • 4min
