2 Formative Relationships
How this nets out
Being willing to be discipled by a mentor in character, spiritual growth and ministry
Colossians 1:28; 2 Timothy 2:2; 2 Timothy 3:10-14
Embracing my responsibility to mentor and bless the next generation of believers
1 Peter 5:1-3
Adopting a default posture of support toward whoever is leading
Hebrews 13:7, 17; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13; Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 5:5
How this nets out
Seeking biblical reconciliation to preserve relationships for the long haul
Matthew 18:15-17; Romans 14:19; Colossians 3:12-13; Ephesians 4:32
Striving for non-competitive, mutually encouraging, David-Jonathan like relationships
1 Samuel 18:1; 1 Corinthians 3:7-9; John 3:30
Supporting couples with children to have bandwidth for ministry
Romans 12:5; Mark 3:33-35; 2 Corinthians 8:13-15