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Part 8 of our 10-Part Series – Set Your Hand to the Plough: Practical Advice for Gospel Ministers

💬 “If you wait until crisis hits to build relationships with other churches, it’s already too late.”

In an age of isolated ministry and hyper-independent churches, it’s easy to forget that we were never meant to do this alone. In this episode, we explore a vital—yet often neglected—pillar of enduring gospel ministry: inter-church communion.

Ministers must be associational. Whether your church is part of a historic network or floating in independence, the call is the same—pursue fellowship with like-minded churches for the health of your people and the glory of Christ.

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⛪ In This Video You’ll Learn:

✅ Why association is a biblical necessity—not a modern invention
✅ How healthy inter-church fellowship protects and strengthens the local church
✅ What to do if your church has no formal connection to others
✅ How to begin fostering partnership, prayer, and shared ministry
✅ Why strong associations must be built before the storm comes
✅ Encouragement to treasure existing associations—or take steps to build new ones

📖 Key Scripture & Confession Highlights:

“As each church...ought to hold communion among themselves, for their peace, increase of love, and mutual edification.” – Second London Confession, 26:14
“They declared all that God had done with them, and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.” – Acts 14:27
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

🗣 Quotable Moment:
“Association doesn’t undermine your church’s autonomy—it strengthens it with love, counsel, and accountability.”

💡 Why This Matters:
Gospel ministry is not just local—it’s also catholic (universal). If your church lives as if it's the only one on the map, you’re cutting your people off from blessings God intends to give through the wider body. Mutual edification. Shared burdens. Encouragement in hardship. Stability in crisis.

This episode is your invitation to zoom out. To see your church as part of something bigger. To treasure existing gospel partnerships—and to build what doesn’t yet exist.

🛠 Tools for Application:

Ask: Is our church meaningfully connected to others? If not, why not?

Meet with nearby faithful pastors to pray, talk, and build trust

Revisit Acts 15 and the Second London Confession 26:14 to shape your vision

Talk to your elders or congregation about the importance of inter-church fellowship

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This is part 8 of a 10-part series equipping those entering gospel ministry with clarity, conviction, and practical wisdom rooted in Scripture and history. Don’t miss the rest.

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