So You Wanna Be A Pastor? [1Corinthians 2:1-5]
Episode notes
By Pastor Jason Lim
On this anniversary Sunday at Gospel Light, we must be reminded about important principles for Christian Ministry:
1. Ministry Focus. Apostle Paul's singular focus was "Jesus and Him crucified". He does not mean he teaches absolutely nothing else but "Jesus and Him crucified", but he is saying that the gospel must be the central focus of all scripture and ministry. Everything must connect with Jesus and Him crucified. Everything must flow towards and flow from the gospel, for only the gospel has life-giving power. The church must not be distracted from this central message. "Get people to the cross, then they can find their way home."
2. Ministry Feebleness.
Successful ministry is usually not by great men, but weak men who are intentional in staying away from the spotlight, so that God and His gospel takes centre stage. "The pastor is so tall that I can't see Jesus!" May that never be true of us. Aim to get out of the way!
3. Ministry Foundation.
The goal of ministry is faith- for, without faith, it is impossible to please God, and the just shall live by faith. But this faith must not be built on man's wisdom, but it should be a faith that is based on the gospel of God, which is the power of God unto salvation. May our church be built to last!