Day 1January
January 1: The Source of Fruitfulness
Scripture focus: John 15:1-11
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: write a calling inventory entry. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
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Day 2January
January 2: The Word That Forms a Servant
Scripture focus: Psalm 1
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: record one ministry role with dates. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 3January
January 3: Calling Without Self-Promotion
Scripture focus: 2 Timothy 2:15
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: name one person you served. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 4January
January 4: The Hidden Years God Sees
Scripture focus: Galatians 5:22-25
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: identify one doctrine to study more deeply. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 5January
January 5: A Shepherd's Inner Life
Scripture focus: 1 Peter 5:1-4
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: pray over one next step. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 6January
January 6: The Teacher Under the Word
Scripture focus: Matthew 28:18-20
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: ask what fruit others could confirm. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 7January
January 7: Prayer Before Platform
Scripture focus: Colossians 3:16-17
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: write a calling inventory entry. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 8January
January 8: Faithfulness in Small Places
Scripture focus: Romans 12:3-8
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: record one ministry role with dates. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 9January
January 9: The Wisdom Formed by Service
Scripture focus: John 15:1-11
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: name one person you served. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 10January
January 10: When Experience Becomes Stewardship
Scripture focus: Psalm 1
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: identify one doctrine to study more deeply. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 11January
January 11: The Courage to Be Assessed
Scripture focus: 2 Timothy 2:15
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: pray over one next step. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 12January
January 12: Fruit That Remains
Scripture focus: Galatians 5:22-25
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: ask what fruit others could confirm. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 13January
January 13: The Source of Fruitfulness
Scripture focus: 1 Peter 5:1-4
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: write a calling inventory entry. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 14January
January 14: The Word That Forms a Servant
Scripture focus: Matthew 28:18-20
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: record one ministry role with dates. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 15January
January 15: Calling Without Self-Promotion
Scripture focus: Colossians 3:16-17
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: name one person you served. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 16January
January 16: The Hidden Years God Sees
Scripture focus: Romans 12:3-8
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: identify one doctrine to study more deeply. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 17January
January 17: A Shepherd's Inner Life
Scripture focus: John 15:1-11
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: pray over one next step. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 18January
January 18: The Teacher Under the Word
Scripture focus: Psalm 1
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: ask what fruit others could confirm. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 19January
January 19: Prayer Before Platform
Scripture focus: 2 Timothy 2:15
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: write a calling inventory entry. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 20January
January 20: Faithfulness in Small Places
Scripture focus: Galatians 5:22-25
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: record one ministry role with dates. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 21January
January 21: The Wisdom Formed by Service
Scripture focus: 1 Peter 5:1-4
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: name one person you served. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 22January
January 22: When Experience Becomes Stewardship
Scripture focus: Matthew 28:18-20
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: identify one doctrine to study more deeply. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 23January
January 23: The Courage to Be Assessed
Scripture focus: Colossians 3:16-17
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: pray over one next step. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 24January
January 24: Fruit That Remains
Scripture focus: Romans 12:3-8
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: ask what fruit others could confirm. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 25January
January 25: The Source of Fruitfulness
Scripture focus: John 15:1-11
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: write a calling inventory entry. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 26January
January 26: The Word That Forms a Servant
Scripture focus: Psalm 1
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: record one ministry role with dates. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 27January
January 27: Calling Without Self-Promotion
Scripture focus: 2 Timothy 2:15
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: name one person you served. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 28January
January 28: The Hidden Years God Sees
Scripture focus: Galatians 5:22-25
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: identify one doctrine to study more deeply. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 29January
January 29: A Shepherd's Inner Life
Scripture focus: 1 Peter 5:1-4
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: pray over one next step. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 30January
January 30: The Teacher Under the Word
Scripture focus: Matthew 28:18-20
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: ask what fruit others could confirm. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
Day 31January
January 31: Prayer Before Platform
Scripture focus: Colossians 3:16-17
Abide teaching: Begin the year by looking away from self-sufficiency and beholding the eternal Christ revealed in Scripture. Read today's Scripture slowly and ask how it corrects the way you think about calling, service, theological learning, and fruitfulness.
Ministry formation: The most important formation in a Christian servant's life may not be a public title. It may be years of prayer, Scripture, counsel, endurance, repentance, leadership, and love.
Calling inventory work: write a calling inventory entry. Add names, dates, responsibilities, people served, Scripture taught, lessons learned, and fruit observed.
- What does today's Scripture reveal about Christ and faithful service?
- Where have you seen this truth tested in real ministry?
- What experience have you minimized that should be stewarded more seriously?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, teach me to abide in You today. Let my reflection become humility, my learning become worship, and my service become fruit that remains.
Begin the Abide University application pathway
