Praying For Those We Minister WITH


Sometimes we put “so much” effort into praying for our ministries and those to whom we are ministering that we forget to pray for those with whom we are ministering. There are many aspects to this thought that could be developed. Those with whom we are ministering need God’s strength; they are our brothers and we must be right with them. Rather than criticizing them for shortcomings, we ought to pray for them. Paul says, “if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness.” (Galatians 6:1) A critical spirit is not spiritual. To correct someone is spiritual, but to criticize is not.

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Published by Jeff Voegtlin

Dr. Jeff Voegtlin has been in Christian service for over twenty years. He is an associate pastor at Fairhaven Baptist Church in Chesterton, Indiana, and a Vice President of Fairhaven Baptist College. As conductor of the church and schools' orchestra program, and overseer of the educational program of the college, his teaching has helped to train hundreds of young adults to prepare for full-time ministry. After completing a bachelor's degree from Fairhaven Baptist College, he received a master's degree in Bible from Pensacola Christian College. In 2007, he completed the requirements to finish a doctor's degree in education from Bob Jones University. Dr. Voegtlin is available for seminars in instrumental and choral music practice and philosophy, for education seminars, and to preach and present the college ministry.