Acts 6: Growing Pains, Godly Leadership, and the Power of Delegation

Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson · Jan 14, 2026 · 3m

In this Daily Hope devotional, Pastor John S. Dickerson explores Acts 6 and the growing pains of the early church as it expanded rapidly. When conflict arose over food distribution, the apostles modeled godly leadership by protecting their primary calling—prayer and teaching God’s Word—while wisely delegating ministry to Spirit-filled, trusted leaders. This passage reveals a timeless blueprint for healthy churches: leaders devoted to Scripture and prayer, ministries shared across the body, and every believer empowered to serve. Pastor John S. Dickerson reminds us that growth always brings…