• Church,  Pastoral Letters

    Build One Another Up

    This is our sixth installment in this series on the “one another” statements in Scripture.  Thus far, our focus has been on how we are to treat one another, particularly in times of conflict or controversy that could harm the church.  This week, I’d like for us to look at how we are called to intentionally and proactively build one another up in Jesus Christ.   I have been a believer for 24 years, and in that time I have had the privilege of being mentored by some of my pastoral heroes, including Douglas Kelly, Bill Barcley, and Terry Johnson.  Each of those relationships has left an indelible imprint on my…