Stephen Watson

Christ Follower | Husband | Father | Lead Pastor @RenewalAnderson | Biblical Counselor | Alumni: @Citadel1842, @SWBTS, and @SBTS.

[IMB @IMB_SBC]

IMB missionaries Josh and Madison Oakes were told it could take 100 years.

A decade later, a church is planted—and growing.
https://t.co/IYhpUQvcs3

[Stephen Watson @gswatson2]

“No one will take seriously messengers who claim to bring an urgent message of life and death when it becomes evident that their first concern is to secure their own ease.” - Garland, Mark 6:8-9, NIVAC

[Stephen Watson @gswatson2]

“They are to be so dedicated to the task of their mission that personal comforts become inconsequential. When Jesus sends out his disciples, he expects them to concentrate more on getting the message out than getting the finest accommodations.”
- Garland, Mark 6:8-9, NIVAC

[Stephen Watson @gswatson2]

@jeremypierre @SBTS @lucasabatier Congratulations @lucasabatier !

[Stephen Watson @gswatson2]

“The God of Genesis 1 who brought light out of darkness is also the God of this day who keeps you from all evil.” - Peterson, Ps 121, Long Obedience

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

I have never met a mature, wise Christian who did not attend a gospel-preaching church.

—@_AlexDuke_

[Garrett Kell ن @pastorjgkell]

"Don't believe everything you think. You cannot be trusted to tell yourself the truth. Stay in The Word." - Jerry Bridges

[Stephen Watson @gswatson2]

@jeremypierre @CROSS_con @RenewalAnderson @AndersonUnivSC Great! Thanks. Hope they get a chance to meet you and connect.

[Stephen Watson @gswatson2]

“God’s ways will frequently baffle us but God’s will is sufficiently clear to lead us in the meantime.” - Davis, 1 Samuel 26

[Martyn Lloyd-Jones @mljquotes]

Question: What do you think the church needs above all else today?
Listen to the answer of Martyn Lloyd-Jones!

[Stephen Watson @gswatson2]

@ericjohnthomas That’s fantastic. I need some lessons.

[Stephen Watson @gswatson2]

Thinking about you @ericjohnthomas while browsing Orvis in Asheville.

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

“The glory of God is available to you in the church in a way it’s not available to you anywhere else. . . . There is no more important means of discipleship than deep involvement in the life of the church.”

—@TimKellerNYC

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[John Piper @JohnPiper]

Based on my last correspondence with Tim Keller what would he want me to say to younger pastors (and everybody else)? https://t.co/ucC5xRJxID

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

“What would you say to a young Christian who is nervous about the future?”

Beautiful answer from @TimKellerNYC (1950–2023). His faith is now sight.

[Stephen Watson @gswatson2]

Over the years one of the most difficult parts of pastoring for me has been people leaving our church. Dr. York offers sage, helpful counsel here. https://t.co/XrD7yUCTaR

[Matt Smethurst @MattSmethurst]

In all my years of pastoring, I have learned this lesson: a person’s spiritual maturity is not truly visible until they DON’T get their way. Then you see the person.

—@ErikReed

[Stephen Watson @gswatson2]

@DanielDickard Daniel, great to have you in SC. Looking forward to and praying for a fruitful ministry for you and your family at Shandon.

[David W. Jones @ethicist]

Love God. Love people. Love the church.