Becoming a Teaching Pastor Without Seminary and Following Jesus with Integrity (Q+A Series #1)

Episode • Mar 27, 2017 • 20m

How can someone become a wise, compelling teaching pastor without going to seminary? What does it really mean to follow Jesus—and are you truly a disciple if you're not living out his teachings? In this special Facebook Live Q+A episode, Mike Erre and Andy tackle raw, honest questions from the Voxology community. This is the first part of an ongoing series responding to listener-submitted spiritual, theological, and cultural questions.

Mike and Andy reflect on church leadership development, biblical literacy, spiritual authority, and what true discipleship looks like in practice. They also explore how the church should rightly approach sin and judgment within its own community.

Key Takeaways: • Becoming the Kind of Person Who Has Something to Say – Instead of chasing credentials, immerse yourself deeply in Scripture, pursue spiritual maturity, and find mentors whose voices resonate with Christ-centered integrity. • Following Jesus Means Actually Following – A verbal commitment to Christ is not enough without transformation and Christlike love being formed in your actual life. • Grace and Accountability in the Church – The distinction between judgment and discernment and how discipline, when done right, leads to restoration, not exclusion. • Misusing Scripture to Avoid Nonbelievers – How verses like 2 Corinthians 6 are often taken out of context to wrongly justify excluding the world rather than loving and serving it.

Guest Highlights: No special guest this time, but the conversation is powered by the vibrant Voxology community and the powerful dynamic between Mike Erre and Andy.

Resources Mentioned: • N.T. Wright – https://ntwrightonline.org • Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy • Scott McKnight – https://scottemcknight.substack.com • Ray Vander Laan series – “That The World May Know” (Focus on the Family) • Books and resources from Beth Moore, Megan Fate, and other female teachers

This is just the beginning of the Q+A Series—more honest, unfiltered conversations are on the way. Got your own questions? Send them to hello@voxpodcast.com and be part of the dialogue. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and follow us on social media to support the show and stay connected!

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