The Secret Ingredient For a Healthy Church

July 25, 2025
Dr. John Neufeld

Some might define a successful gardener by the size of their harvest—lots of tomatoes and carrots means success. But if that gardener uses dangerous pesticides or plants on stolen land, can we really call them successful? Methods and means matter as much as results. As Dr. John finishes his teaching on 1 Timothy 4, we discover that successful pastors and church leaders must care about how they lead, not just how many people show up. Listen as Dr. John describes Paul’s vision of a healthy pastor leading a healthy congregation.

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