DTS Chapel - Teach Truth. Love Well. The Minister's Future Test
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Nov 7, 2025 Dr. Michael Buehrer, the Dean of Faculty and New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, shares his insights on the challenges ministers face. He discusses the importance of being prepared for life's high-stakes tests, emphasizing trust in God and spiritual growth. Buehrer highlights Paul's teachings on servanthood and the ultimate evaluation ministers will encounter at Christ's return. He encourages a Christ-centered approach, focusing on collaboration in ministry and embracing opportunities for growth, with rewards and regrets shaped by faithfulness.
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Know And Practice The Test
- Know exactly what will be tested and practice it repeatedly.
- Dr. Michael Buehrer promises clarity about exam content and consistent practice in his classes.
Ministry Is God's Work, Not Yours
- Paul reframes prominent ministers as mere servants appointed by God.
- The identity of ministry workers matters less than God's sovereign role in growth.
Christ Alone Is The Foundation
- Paul emphasizes that Christ alone is the church's foundation and no alternative foundation exists.
- Ministries built on anything else will fail the final test of fire.