On March 16th 2008, Faithway Baptist Church held her Grand Opening Celebration. God blessed with 131 people in attendance for this big day. Approximately 90 of those attending were from the area. Pastor Mike Edwards and the good people of Heritage Baptist Church helped to reproduce this church.

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King David is dying; Solomon is now king. David challenges Solomon to be strong, to be a man, to obey the Lord, to go forward and to deal decisively with those who threatened the throne. Solomon led forward wisely and decisively. I Kings 2:12 says, “and his kingdom was established greatly.” Adonijah, Joab and Shemei provide a snapshot of some of the challenging people you will face in ministry.

I have heard many experienced pastors say that there is usually a honeymoon period when a pastor assumes a pastorate or starts a church but eventually you will encounter problems with people. It’s a shock to the system when you wake up to the reality that everyone doesn’t like you. Sometimes you will face challenging, difficult and rebellious people in the ministry. Solomon provides us with wisdom about how to deal wisely with difficult people. Solomon deals fairly and decisively with every one of his enemies and sets a precedent for his future leadership. God will allow difficult people to enter your life to change you, teach you, and establish you as the leader of your congregation. We can learn great insights into human nature from this chapter.

• Pastoring requires submission to God.
• Pastoring requires a humble spirit. Laugh at yourself; admit your failures and mistakes.
• Pastoring isn’t a destination but a journey of growth. When you become a pastor it doesn’t mean you know everything; it doesn’t mean that every one should agree with you. It doesn’t mean you’re always right; it doesn’t mean you are any better than your congregation
• Pastoring requires seeking wisdom from God and counsel from godly men.
• Pastoring is a call to serve God and serve people.

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