"The church needs leaders who serve and servants who lead." So said one notable pastor. Peter doesn't address just the suffering flock of believers in this letter; he also has encouragement for the leaders of the flock—the pastors. What are the characteristics of a shepherd who serves among God's flock? What are his responsibilities, and how can a church flourish under such leadership? Here, Peter places himself and fellow shepherds under the microscope.

Pastor Skip explains why your private time with God matters when you face difficult battles—and how those moments can give you the strength to keep going.

Pastor Skip shows how God’s work continued after Moses was gone—and why you can move forward with courage when life brings unexpected change.

Pastor Skip shares why you’re never too old to start serving God—and how you can make the days you have left count for Him.

Pastor Skip explains why you can’t fully understand the New Testament without the Old—and how the entire Bible points you to Jesus.

Pastor Skip explains why knowing God’s promises isn’t enough—and how your life can change when you actually take hold of them.

Pain and suffering dominate our world. To some, that poses an insurmountable roadblock to faith in a good and loving God. How can a loving God let such unlovely things happen all around the globe every day for millennia? Not only is this a deal breaker for unbelievers, but it presents a quandary for believers who want to make sense out of everything in life. The apostle Peter weighed in on these issues in a very personal way to his fellow Christians.

Pastor Skip explores a strange moment when looking at a bronze serpent meant the difference between life and death—and what it teaches you about the power of faith.