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The following article contains an address by Dr. Larry Clayton on enduring afflictions in ministry. Along with his remarks is a charge by Scott Pauley to stay with the gospel. To be true evangelists. May God help us to endure afflictions with joy and steadfastness and stay with the work of the gospel. They explain what it means to "...endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist..." (2 Timothy 4:5)

“Endure Afflictions, Do the Work of An Evangelist…”

October 28, 2026
Editor's note: The following article contains an address by Dr. Larry Clayton on enduring afflictions in ministry. This faithful evangelist has been preaching for over 70 years in dozens of...
Bible Biographies: Onesiphorus. Both times Paul references Onesiphorus, he speaks of his house and household, as though the man himself was already gone. Most scholars believe that by this time, Onesiphorus had fallen during the intense persecution of believers, having been imprisoned or put to death for his faithful following of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Bible Biographies: Onesiphorus

October 20, 2026
Paul's Farewell Address In 2 Timothy chapter 1, we come to Paul's farewell address—his final letter written to his son in the faith. Sitting in a cold Roman prison cell,...
Like a relay race, God’s men in every generation are called on to faithfully carry the baton and pass it on to those coming behind them. In the pastor’s role, it is not a baton that he passes, but a shepherd’s staff. A Conversation about Pastoral Transition.

Passing the Shepherd’s Staff

June 4, 2026
A Conversation About Pastoral Transition Life is full of transitions, and ministry is no exception. In a sense, every minister is an “interim” minister because we are all just passing...
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Journey Through 2 Timothy

April 10, 2026
Journey Through 2 Timothy God is so very good to give us faithful ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am a minister, but let me testify as a...
A Journey through 1 Timothy teaches us how to build a strong church by being a strong church member and supporting our pastors.

Journey Through 1 Timothy

April 6, 2026
Journey Through 1 Timothy I had the privilege of growing up in a pastor's home. Not only that, but I also served under the same pastor for nearly two decades...