I know that I must preach the gospel as clearly and compellingly as my gifts allow, but I dare not see myself on the stage of some Christian Gong Show. The essence of all is in the authoritative, apostolic message I have been entrusted with, a message I accept, not because of the genius of St. Paul, but because God spoke through him. I acknowledge his authority as an apostle, and I preach with that authority myself. Dave Hansen is pastor of Belgrade Community Church in Belgrade, Montana. In this column, he explores how church leaders from the past can mentor us today.
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