God’s program for the growth of His church from Ephesians 4:11-16:
First, the persons selected for the growth of the church, 11 A. Christ gave apostles to His church B. Christ gave prophets to His church C. Christ gave evangelists to His church D. Christ gave pastors and teachers to His church
Second, the plan secured for the growth of the church,12
#1: Pastors are to ensure the equipping of the saints
a. The positional level b. The practical level
How sanctification in the church works:
a. It means the pastors have to be sanctified themselves b. It means the saints need to be here consistently c. It means the saints need to be in God’s Word and prayer during the week
#2: Pastors are to ensure the mobilization of the saints
#3: Pastors are to ensure the edification of the saints
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Al is the senior pastor of Springs Bible Church in the eastern Colorado Springs area. He has four children and has been married to his wife, Paula, for over thirty-six years. His passions in ministry are expositing the Scriptures, shepherding Gods flock, and training men for...