Scripture is sufficient for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). Our Reformed Confessional tradition is clear that all things necessary to glorify and enjoy God are taught in Holy Scripture, either directly or through good and necessary consequence. The Holy Scriptures are the foundation of life and ministry.

Among the final words of Paul to his “son” Timothy was a reminder of why we do what we do in the church: “the aim of our charge is love” (1 Tim 1:5). No goal is more noble, more demanding, or more gratifying. How do we, as the church, keep our sight set on love as we carry out the ministry of Word, sacrament and discipline? How do we, as believers, faithfully carry out the stewardship of God’s grace entrusted to us so that we build one another up in love?