We’re just about halfway through 2 Timothy! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads a discussion of 2 Timothy 2:14–26 and how it applies to us right now. Scripture calls us to purify ourselves, so we can become special instruments in God’s service. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss how we can do this at a practical level. We have to prepare for God to use us, even though we don’t know ahead of time how He ultimately will.    To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

In this third episode of our 8-part series on 2 Timothy, Dr. Ben Lovvorn takes us through 2 Timothy 2:1–13. We take an in-depth look at the models Paul uses for the Christian life—the soldier, the athlete, and the farmer. Ben, Nate, and Andrew end by discussing how to live a disciplined life completely focused on Jesus Christ.   To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

In the second episode of this 8-part series on 2 Timothy, Dr. Ben Lovvorn takes us through 2 Timothy 1:8–18. God calls us to stand courageously with Jesus Christ, to stand secure in our calling, and to stand guard for the truth. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss challenges to identifying with Christ in an ever-darkening culture and how we can rely on God’s strength to endure and live boldly for Him.    To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Our church has endured a serious crisis, after a devastating fire destroyed our Historic Sanctuary. Now we’re entering a new era of following Christ together. The book of 2 Timothy can equip us to think biblically about how to do this well. In this first episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn talks us through 2 Timothy 1:1–7 and how it applies to us right now. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss the legacy of First Baptist Dallas and how we can each carry that legacy into the future.   To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas, visit our website: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas, visit: icampus.firstdallas.org   For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org  To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Being a high-performance Christian leader isn’t easy, but it is worth it. We’re not working for an earthly reward but for the eternal reward. As we conclude this series, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn will encourage you to remember your true motivation and press on to work for the Lord. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Good leaders get stuff done. That means working smart and working hard to accomplish as much as possible. In this fifth lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn shares five strategies for making the most out of yourself and making the greatest impact on the Lord. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Leaders are evaluated on what they can lead their team to accomplish. As Christian leaders, it means leading your team like Jesus Christ. In this fourth lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn shares five ways to cultivate and lead a high-performance team. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

The high-performance Christian leader must practice the art of strategy, developing and implementing a vision in each endeavor. In this third lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn shares five helpful tools to become a more strategic leader. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

To be an effective leader, you must be able to discipline yourself and model a healthy Christian life for others. In this second lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn focuses on what it means to lead by sharing five areas to practice self-discipline. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

The first and foundational practice of a high-performance Christian leader must be submission to Jesus Christ as the Lord of your life. In this first lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn shares five ways to submit your life and leadership to Christ. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Welcome to the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders series by Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn. In this introduction, we will contrast Saul and David to learn what God looks for in a leader and discover how to lead with diligence. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

As our fifth and final week of Spring Training comes to a close, Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, encourages us with Psalm 145 and charges us to continue celebrating the kingdom. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining.

In our fifth and final week of Spring Training, we will dive into Psalm 145 and pray that pride in our own accomplishments and a desire to build our own kingdoms would be transformed into joyful celebration of every victory for God’s kingdom. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining.

With week four of Spring Training wrapping up, Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, reminds us of Psalm 27 and how we can be strong in actively waiting on God. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining.

Week four of Spring Training is all about Psalm 27. We will pray that our tendency to rely on our own strength would be transformed into an ongoing, minute-by-minute dependence on God’s strength and timing. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining.

Week three of Spring Training is coming to an end, and Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, has an encouraging word as we look back on Psalm 19 and the sweetness of God’s wisdom. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining.

For week three of Spring Training, we will explore Psalm 19 and pray that our trust in our own wisdom and ways of thinking would be transformed into an earnest desire to seek out God’s wisdom. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining.

As week two of Spring Training comes to an end, Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, recaps what we learned from Psalm 73 and reminds us to examine our ambitions. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining.

In week two of Spring Training, we will read Psalm 73 and pray that our attachment to our own plans will be transformed into an openness to God’s will, that His ambition for our lives will become ours. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining.

As we wrap up the first week of Spring Training, Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, encourages us to reflect on how God has spoken through Psalm 51. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining.