First Posting!

Hey guys....this is Pastor Tom of Calvary Chapel Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA. I will be periodically posting devotionals "geared" towards equipping those in leadership in ministry.

On occasions (or maybe more) i will also try and do video devotionals to make it more "interactive" and interesting. I want to encourage all of you who will be reading and watching to post your comments...all are welcome (really).

In 1 Timothy 3:1 we are told that "This is a faithful saying; If a man desires the position of bishop (overseer), he desires a good work." This is true and not to be "quenched", however; following this encouragment the Apostle Paul outlines for you and for me the "requirments" that are to be evident and "fruit bearing" in the life of a man desiring to be in ministry (whether full-time or volunteer). The outline Paul gives tells me only one thing...and that is a man is to have a "calling" on his life.

Like the Apostle Paul, i do feel a responsability of the Lord to not only "equip the Saints" in the pews...but also those who are serving. Whether you teach or straighten the chairs in the "main" room...this blog is for you!

Paul tells young Timothy this in 1Timothy 4:6... "If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in doctrine (teaching) which you have carefully followed."


I pray this will not only "equip" you but also exhort you in your ministry!


A final encouragment....this blog is actually "born" out of a desire to equip the church Servant Leadership and the Servants at our church...so with that said; it's not about me or any "pearls" of wisdom that "i" can give...but only as i'm led by the Lord...and Jesus gets all the credit!

Paul also says towards the end of chapter 4 this: "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance. For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe."


Blessings and Love!
ptom