The three guys return this week to do a little theologizing about the tremendous importance of encouraging your pastor and your session! Barry, Kyle, and Scott unpack this subject with practical and uplifting wisdom, rooted firmly in the Word of God.

After a little chatter about summer weather, and a brief interlude from the Shepherd Detective, the guys get down to the business of today’s topic: How you can encourage your session and your pastor! Barry asks, “Why is it important for a congregation to encourage their elders and their pastor?” Kyle points out biblical and confessional mandates to encourage shepherds. Scott speaks to the burdens of clergy. Barry invites Scott and Kyle to discuss how obedience is part of the answer. Kyle defines what it means to obey your elders and explains ministerial authority. The gents explain how to support your leadership, but not blindly. Other ways to strengthen and show love to leadership in the church are covered. Kyle exegetes Col. 4:17 on the subject. Scott shares ways for laity to ease the burden of ministry. Barry and Kyle share how a preacher can respond to encouragement. How a congregation can be verbally and visually hungry for the Word is discussed. Barry asks, “How is prayer a part of encouraging your pastor?” Kyle motivates listeners to have a Word-enriched prayer life. He gives pragmatic and practical advice for inspiring shepherds. Barry addresses the encouragement in seeking counsel from your elders. Email 3gt.xyz@gmail.com with your questions and comments!

Are you regularly encouraged by your elders? Does your soul benefit from being uplifted by the ministry of the Word? Do you profit from the labors of your session? Have you wondered how you might encourage those who so often lift you up? Tune in!