“Men need a man to follow. You need to be envied, not pitied.”
- Pastor Jonathan
Every man needs Godly leadership, instruction, and an example to follow. Stop making excuses and start building a life that reflects God’s blessing, discipline, and favor.
The third mistake Pastor Jonathan listed in his message “20 Mistakes a Young Minister Makes” was entering ministry too early.
A calling may open the door, but preparation helps you stay there. Take time to be trained before stepping into what God has called you to do.
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If God has called you to lead His people in worship, don't leave that calling undeveloped.
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The second mistake Pastor Jonathan listed in his message “20 Mistakes a Young Minister Makes” was a failure to study.
You cannot lead people beyond what you know. Effective ministers make studying God’s Word a daily discipline, not an occasional activity.
The first mistake Pastor Jonathan listed in his message “20 Mistakes a Young Minister Makes” was a refusal to be trained.
No one wants an untrained doctor yet many think they can enter ministry without instruction. God uses teachable people. Training prepares you to impact lives
🚨 The 3 P’s of Ministry
1. PURPOSE — Why you’re called
You must know what God told you to do.
Not what people suggested. Not what’s popular. Not what works for someone else.
If your purpose isn’t settled, pressure will move you.
2 Timothy 1:9 (KJV)
“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace…”
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2. PRICE — What it will cost you
Ministry is not a hobby.
There will be:
Pressure
People problems
Persecution
Weariness
And faith doesn’t remove the fight, it gives you power to win in it.
2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV)
“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”
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3. PROFIT — Why it’s worth it
The reward is not temporary, it’s eternal.
Souls saved
Lives changed
Eternity impacted
That’s what carries you when you’re tired.
Matthew 25:21 (KJV)
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant…”
If your PURPOSE is clear, you’ll pay the PRICE because you’re focused on the PROFIT.
“RTBI is preparation and practical application of ministry training. It is the place to expand your capacity, and learn to effectively minister the Word. It’s been the place that taught me how to take God’s call and put direct action to it.” - Ben Battaglini
“Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word…”
Acts 4:29 NKJV
At RTBI, we’re raising up a generation that refuses to be silenced. A generation that is equipped, empowered, and ready to impact the world for Christ.
🚨 PREACHING LIVE to our Revival Today Bible Institute students @ 10am eastern‼️
Then a Special Meeting for our Partners, Members, and friends at 8pm eastern Tonight.
Watch Live on The Revival Today App or the Jonathan Shuttlesworth YouTube Channel!
Search the book of Acts. You’ll see apostles praying, preaching, casting out devils, and turning cities upside down. What you won’t see is a church board. Revival flows through anointed men and women, not committees. If church boards could bring awakening, America would already be saved.