1. God’s Hand on the Road to Norwalk

2. And I told them of the hand of my God that had been upon me for good, and also of the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work. ~Nehemiah 2:18

3. The Road Ahead And I told them of the hand of my God that had been upon me for good, and also of the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work. ~Nehemiah 2:18

4. And I told them of the hand of my God that had been upon me for good, and also of the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work. ~Nehemiah 2:18

5. What the Pastor Looks for in the People 1 Corinthians 16:15-18

6. What the Pastor Looks for in the People The Apostle Paul valued teamwork

7. Qualities that Paul appreciated in his teammates: Household of Stephanas (1 Cor. 16:15-18)

8. Qualities that Paul appreciated in his teammates: Household of Stephanas (1 Cor. 16:15-18) Spiritual maturity “they devoted themselves to the service of the saints” “they refreshed my spirit and yours”

9. Qualities that Paul appreciated in his teammates: Timothy (Phil. 2:19-22) Genuine care for others Seek Christ’s interests ahead of their own Learner

10. Qualities that Paul appreciated in his teammates: Epaphras (Col. 4:12-13) Wrestled in prayer

11. Qualities that Paul appreciated in his teammates: Phoebe (Rom. 16:1-2) Servant, helper

12. Qualities that Paul appreciated in his teammates: Priscilla and Aquila (Rom. 16:3-5; Acts 18:24-28) “Count on me!” Hospitality Humility to serve in 2 nd place

13. Qualities that Paul appreciated in his teammates: Mary, Tryphena, Tryphosa, & Persis (Rom. 16:6,12) Worked hard

14. Qualities that Paul appreciated in his teammates: Andronicus and Junias (Rom. 16:7) Friendship, especially in hardship