Serving in ministry can be a threat to our godliness. We must keep growing and take care not to wither.
In his pastoral letters, Paul often urges gospel ministers to be godly in their conduct and lives. Being a church leader doesn't mean we stop needing to grow in godliness.
Yet, church ministry itself can make it harder to grow in godliness. It can even cause us to wither instead of grow.
What do we need to look out for? And how can we keep growing?
Josh Monteiro is staff elder at Emmanuel Church Northstowe, a new town north of Cambridge. He has led the church from its start in 2018, having previously served as assistant pastor at two FIEC churches.
This talk is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, addressing what it's like to be in ministry and the skills required.
About Journeys: Journeys is our weekender for men and women who are considering their next steps into Christian ministry.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ. Being part of FIEC links you to a growing number of Independent evangelical churches and there are now more than 50,000 people who are part of churches affiliated to FIEC.