Pastors should balance preparing for the future with appreciating the present, valuing the imperfect church God provided rather than focusing on its flaws.
Because Jesus rose from the dead, every ministry—large or small, visible or hidden—matters eternally, so persist faithfully, knowing your labor for the Lord is not in vain.
Pastors should concentrate on their main duties—preaching, guiding, and caring for people—rather than engaging in unrelated activities that distract from their ministry.