4 articles.
Ecclesiology & Sacraments The Apostle Peter's words are profound: "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ" (1 Pet. 4:10-11). Not only do these words demonstrate the supremacy of Christ working in His people through varied gifts, but they also demonstrate the three offices of the church: member, elder, and deacon.
September 6, 2025 ⏱ 5 min read draft
Leadership & Pastoral Ministry The church is a lot like an automobile. It is composed of parts that work together to carry passengers down the road. Similarly, the church as a body is made up of parts.
March 4, 2023 ⏱ 12 min read draft
Leadership & Pastoral Ministry Scriptural texts like 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 14, and Ephesians 4 make it clear that the body of Christ is composed of a variety of parts. These parts are due to different gifts that the Lord has given to His people. There are ministerial parts, composed of elders, which includes pastors and overseers, and deacons.
February 4, 2023 ⏱ 4 min read draft
Exegetical Papers Ephesians 4:7-16 is a wonderful passage that explains how Jesus gifted the church with the Apostles and elders in order for them to be "[His] assistants [in] shepherding His churches." By examining this section of Scripture, readers will come to understand that Christ is the chief administrator over all other administrators, including the administrators and leaders He establishes, and the church offices are to communicate God's Word and promote unity under the headship of Christ.
January 28, 2023 ⏱ 6 min read draft