Cultural values and the pride of our hearts influence our attitudes toward ministry and our actions in ministry. God’s Word provides the corrective paradigm that shapes how we should see ourselves and how we should pastor, lead and live with God’s people.

The Old Covenant was a visible thing —  the priests, the altar, the animals and the blood.  The New Covenant is, in many ways, an invisible reality.  

Jacob's wrestling encounter with God sheds light on two realities: first, the path of pastoring; and, second, and more importantly, the path that Jesus walked before us.  

As Christians, Jesus has given us everything we need for life and godliness. 

In this episode, Office Hours talks to Ted Hamilton about being in ministry since graduating from WSC. 

The first sign of Jesus, pointing us to the Messiah

The one upon the cross was the firstborn of all creation.

Because of the central concept of Christ crucified, our identity is drastically different than those found in our world.

Before addressing the theological issues brought by the Church of Corinth, Paul emphasizes the necessity of a life marked by love.