For God's Glory and the Good of His Church

Church Family,

As we welcome a brand-new year, my heart is full of excitement for what God is doing amongst us as GCT. In recent years, several men have come to me to discuss their calling from the Lord into some level of pastoral ministry. These conversations have led me and the elders to great conviction from the Lord to raise up these godly men to preach, teach, and shepherd God’s people in the truth of His Word.

This vision comes straight from Scripture. The Apostle Paul instructed Timothy to find “faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2). Likewise, Paul told Titus to appoint elders who are “above reproach... able to give instruction in sound doctrine” (Titus 1:5–9). These truths remind us that every generation of believers is called to prepare and equip the next generation for the glory of God and for the good of His church.

Throughout this year, I will be making a more concerted effort to train these called-out men for the expositional preaching ministry of GCT. These efforts will also focus on character, humility, faithfulness, and the joyful handling of God’s Word. We will also give them occasional opportunities throughout this year to deliver to us expositional sermons. It’s a churchwide mission—one that invites everyone to pray, encourage, and participate as we nurture shepherds among us.

Imagine the joy of seeing men we have walked beside grow in bringing us God’s Word, proclaiming the gospel with conviction and compassion. This is our calling as Christ’s church. We will be starting this Sunday, December 28, with Chad Ray bringing us a sermon from Psalm 119.

Pray with us, pray for these men, and come expectant for how God will move in GCT this year of 2026.

See you Sunday, with joy and hope: Steve