I Press on Toward Pastorship
I Press on Toward Pastorship is where I share my weekly reports of how I am progressing as a cadet on the path to custodianship in the Elders Academy. The name comes from a play on words of Philippians 3:12-14 and the idea of God giving me the goal to press on toward pastorship.
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Week 5: January 30 – February 4, 2023
This week on my journey towards Eldership, I have continued my focus on the tongue. There seems to have been a few instances where I said things for self gain and sinful reasons apart from the glory and will of God. In these cases, I’d like to respond with Ephesians 4:29: “Do not let any
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Week 4: January 22-28, 2023
This week on my journey towards Eldership, I have continued to heavily focus on my tongue and what comes from it. There were other focuses, but this was still the primary. There have been a multitude of interactions I have gained much as a result from, and that has been a great blessing. I realized
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Week 3: January 15-21, 2023
This week on my journey towards Eldership, I have started to heavily focus on my tongue and what comes from it. Without paying attention to the words I speak, I may bring damage instead of healing (Proverbs 12:18). The tongue can bring trouble if not controlled (Proverbs 21:23). It can ruin your life if not
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Week 2: January 8-14, 2023
This week on my journey towards Eldership, I have started using scripture to support statements I make. Additionally, I’ve been attempting to expound upon the summarized scriptures used throughout these statements by writing the entire scriptures and/or citing them. Backing up what you are speaking is vital to being a persuasive person and trustworthy teacher
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Week 1: January 1-7, 2023
“Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that
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