Pastor Todd Morikawa preached from Acts 20.17-37 at our elder ordination service on September 29. This was a historic moment for our church as it was the first time we had ever raised up and affirmed pastors to serve at WCC. Pastor Todd gave several encouragements from Acts 20 both for the pastors and the congregation.

In 1 Timothy 5.21-25, we continue to consider how the church is called to honor the role and work of Pastors. Last week we saw that we do this by: 1) providing for them, 2) protecting them, and 3) rebuking them. In this sermon we consider one last way to honor the pastor, which is by wisely affirming them. We also consider one big motivation for all this, which is that all of this is done before the witness of heaven.

Qualifications matter. They matter in the world and in the church it's no different. In 1 Timothy 3.1-2, the church is called to value and uphold the pastorate and the qualifications of those who fill it.

In these verses we consider two realities: 1) The Office and 2) The Man. In light of these realities we should respond by: 1) Striving for these qualities, 2) Praying for qualified men, and 3) praying for our pastors.

Josh Lockhart continues our monthly series through Titus by preaching on the necessity and nature of biblical eldership.