029: Professor and Pastor Joel Dover Talks Life

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What You'll Discover in this Episode:

Professor and Pastor Joel Dover gives you insight into his teaching and pastoring. Encouraging others to pursue Christ in all things. As you continue to grow in your walk in Christ and as you are called into ministry it is key to find out where you fit in. At Calvary Chapel University you can discover where you belong and learn from pastors that found there place within the Calvary Chapel. God will call you into the ministry and continue to grow you into that ministry.

Pastor Joel Dover is a professor of the MDiv and Masters Graduate program at Calvary Chapel University. Joel graduated from the University of North Carolina@ Wilmington with a B.A. in Communication Studies and Theater. He also holds both an M.A.R. and an M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and a D.Min. from Luther Rice Seminary. During this episode, Joel shares about his family and church life.

Conflict resolution is brought up as a topic to be discussed in this episode and the next to follow. Just a sneak peek at what you will here next time, "Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional." At the end of the day, we need to recognize that when we have disagreements we are dealing with real people that are made in the image of God. Your words have the power to build up and tear down, we must prayerfully consider how we speak to others, how to treat others kindly, and be biblical when it comes to interacting in your conflicts.

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Highlights from Pastor Jeff and Pastor Joel

God will lead you to where He calls you to serve. There are times when we feel like we don’t fit in, but that’s ok.
No on is immune from the difficulties of life. Pastor Joel expands on God leading him to a Calvary Chapel Church. Where he found out, it was exactly where God wanted him.
Calvary Chapel University is a place where you can receive excellent biblical training. The staff wants to build up the next generation of biblically trained pastors.
Read a lot and don't be afraid to learn from different types of people and pastors. There have been pastors that have traveled down the road you might be headed and ready to equip you to handle situations biblically.
Find an older pastor to be your mentor that is not within you church. It is better to have a mentor that is not part of your church and able to give you a different perspective than those in the church.
Next time we will discuss how to handle conflict resolution, but for now if we practice prayer and humility we will be on the right track. Handling situations the way Scripture calls us to handle them.
Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.

Resources:

Calvary Chapel University
Learn more about Dr. Joel Dover
Take a look at the Calvary Chapel Association website.
Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.
Matthew 18:15 Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.

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