Walk in perseverance

To avoid BURNOUT, and to serve with perseverance and last long in the ministry, we need:

1. preparedness and willingness (v2-4)
-prepare your minds for the long haul. The future might not bring brighter days.

2. Patience and diligence (v5-8)
-keep your cool, push on, discharge your duties

3. Partners and friends (v9-12, 19-21)
-your support system who will cover you in prayer and serve as listening ears.

4. Parchments and book (v13)
-the Bible and all of its wisdom and knowledge.

5. Physical rest and provision (v13)
-for your "cloak"; and for recuperation.

6. Pardon and forgiveness (v14-16)
-not to hold grudges for those that wear you out.

7. Patience and power of God (v17-18, 22)
-not to rely on past experiences, abilities, and skills; rather a full dependence on God.

*based on 2Timothy 4
by Rev. Dr. David Go

Survive and Thrive

Methods to increase numbers in Church:

1. natural addition: by having babies

2. conquest and persecution: forcing upon others, sometimes with threats.

3. mass evangelism: altar call with a popular speaker. this strategy would not stand on its own.

4. seeker sensitive church: responds to needs and provides creative ways to attract new-comers. sometimes prone to the lack of depth in teaching.

5. DISCIPLESHIP: process where a more mature believer helps a younger eliever grow in his relationship with God.



Process of Discipleship:

1. Evangelism (things you HEARD me say). This will allow you to gain disciples or followers.

2. Bible-based teaching (THINGS you heard ME SAY). Correct teaching from someone more mature.

3. Accountability (RELIABLE MEN). These teachers are required to be reliable, answerable, and blameworthy.

4. Transference (QUALIFIED TO TEACH OTHERS ALSO). This allows the process to continue on.



based on 2 Timothy 2:2

by Rev. Alex Uy