A minister can stop learning quickly. There could be some to little schooling involved. You could have attended university, but once the classes ended, you quit studying. Some ministers quit writing new lessons. Some ministers will attend lectureships. Sometimes these are good, other times these are a waste of time. Listening to someone who has no clue on a topic will not allow you to have a clue. A minister must be intentional about making sure he is being trained to do the work. How do you know you are a learner?
1. What have you done to further your education this year. Did you go to a conference or purposefully read a book or two about a topic that was difficult.
2. Who do you talk to for advice. Is this person trained for this issue?
3. Have you gone somewhere to do some intentional study?
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Matthew is originally from Nova Scotia, Canada. He has a beautiful wife named Charity and a precious baby named Gabrielle. He has graduated from the Brown Trail School of Preaching, Heritage Christian University with his Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studies, Lipscomb University with his Master’s of Arts in Biblical Studies and his Master’s of Divinity at Freed-Hardeman University. He is presently working towards his Doctorate of Ministry at Harding Graduate School of Religion. His articles have appeared in the World Evangelist, the Highway to Holiness, The West Virginia Christian, The Christian Echo, The Firm Foundation, Church Growth, and the Gospel Advocate. He enjoys hockey, golf, boxing, and chess. In his spare time he enjoys reading numerous genres of books. Also, he is working on climbing all of the 14ers in Colorado. Matthew is the Pulpit Minister for the Castle Rock church of Christ.
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