Encourage
I believe that Parkway is an encouraging church. I want to be like the Apostle Paul and say, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11) In the early church we encounter a man by the name of Joseph, who was so gifted by God that he was surnamed, Barnabas, which means “Son of Encouragement.” We can learn much from him.
Responds to Needs in a Way that Blesses Others
Acts 4:32-37
Stands Up for and Stands Beside Others
Acts 9:26-27
Exhibits Spiritual Characteristics
Acts 11:19-24
Joy in seeing God’s grace at work
Spiritual focus of exhorting others
Genuine goodness which is perceived by others
Full of the Holy Spirit
Clearly observed faith in Christ
Committed Long-term to Spiritual Growth of Others
Acts 11:25-26
Trustworthy in All Circumstances
Acts 11:27-30
Open to the Leading of the Holy Spirit in All Things
Acts 12:25 – 13:1-3
Speaks Boldly for the Sake of the Gospel
Acts 13:26
Sees beyond Failures to Work Godly Transformation
Acts 15:35-40. Colossians 4:10
