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Salvation is the beginning of the Christian journey—but for the minister, it cannot be the end.
“Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity…”
— Hebrews 6:1 (NIV)
The moment a minister stops growing is the moment their ministry begins to shrink. God does not call leaders to remain spiritual infants—He calls them to depth, discernment, and holiness in action.
The Church of the Nazarene affirms this sacred expectation:
“The minister must likewise have a deep sense of the necessity of believers going on to perfection and developing the Christian graces in practical living, that their ‘love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight.’”
— Manual ¶502.4
This echoes Paul’s prayer:
“…that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best…”
— Philippians 1:9-10 (NIV)
It is not enough to be saved and sanctified. A minister must continually grow in:
- Biblical understanding
- Moral clarity
- Pastoral discernment
- Practical application of grace
A shallow faith may survive—but it cannot shepherd. It cannot mentor. It cannot confront injustice or walk people through pain.
Depth doesn’t come by title; it comes by daily dying to self, digging into God’s Word, and learning how to live holy in a broken world.
Ministers must pursue maturity not just for themselves, but for the sake of those they lead.
“The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 2:10 (NIV)
Ministry demands more than a testimony—it demands a life of rich, tested, God-centered wisdom.
So, is salvation enough?
It’s the foundation. But depth is the structure that helps others take shelter under your ministry.
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