In Ecclesiastes chapters 3-4, the Preacher continues pointing out the vanity in the broken world, this time specifically in its systems. As we saw in part 1 of this study, Ecclesiastes drives us to the Gospel for hope, because meaning, fulfillment, and hope are not found in the world 'under the sun'. In part 2, we'll look at what the Preacher has to say about justice, oppression, and looking for the solution in the wrong places.

Today we talk to a pastor from Michigan to learn more about his experience and the decisions facing pastors and local churches through the pandemic. What are the difficulties and challenges, and how does a pastor help his people focus on Christ, the Gospel, and maintain peace through so much uncertainty?

The first of a multi-part series looking at themes from the book of Ecclesiastes, together with other passages, to see how it drives us back to the Gospel. This first part focuses on the over-arching theme in Ecclesiastes of the world as a broken place, a place that doesn't offer meaning or fulfillment in the systems of the world.

Troy and his family are serving in South Africa in church planting. Join us as we talk ministry on the mission field through a pandemic, what truths about God people can and should learn through Covid-19, and unique concerns when ministering and living in the Gospel on a foreign field.

In this episode, we're just talking background, purpose, and introduction to what this podcast is about and what we'll be doing. Our world is full of perspectives, often at odds with one another, and Christians are not immune from the conflict, confusion, and instability that can come from so many different perspectives and worldviews. It is in the Gospel and the Word of God that we find purpose, truth, and an unchanging foundation.