Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians encourages the believers to stay strong amidst hardships, reminding them of the love and leadership shown by him, Silas, and Timothy. Rather than leading by authority or people-pleasing, they modeled Christ-like leadership—vulnerable like children, selfless like mothers, and supportive like brothers. Their leadership wasn’t about gaining power or favor but about sharing their lives and serving others, even when it came at a personal cost. Paul compares leadership to family roles: mothers nurture, siblings work side by side, and fathers encourage and guide with love. He emphasizes that Christ, like an older brother, made a way for us to be part of God’s family through His sacrifice, urging believers to live lives worthy of God’s love. Through embracing these familial roles, we reveal God’s love to others, no matter the challenges we face.
Pastor Andy Rock is the Senior Pastor of Coastal Community Church. It’s located in Grover Beach, CA, and serves communities across the central coast.
Join us online each week on Sunday morning at 9am for our weekly live stream. We also have two in-person services at 9am and 10:40am in our sanctuary.
Coastal Community Church is located at 1830 Farroll Road, Grover Beach, CA 93420.
For more information, visit our website: https://www.mycoastal.org
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