Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 15, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Courageous leadership is never going to win popularity contests, but gospel courage empowers ministers to overcome fear, endure suffering and remain faithful despite criticism or hardship.
The National Survey of Religious Leaders report revealed 35% of all clergy in the U.S. serve bivocationally, holding an additional job outside of their congregational ministry.
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