Who do you call for advice and help when you feel overwhelmed?

For a young pastor named Timothy, that person was none other than the apostle Paul. 

Paul, a traveling preacher and church leader, started a number of churches and wrote most of the New Testament. During a stop in Lystra, Paul met a young man named Timothy. Paul met many people on the road, but something about this kid was different. 

In Paul, Timothy found a role model, a mentor, and eventually, a spiritual father. Timothy went on to lead the church in Ephesus — a sizable challenge considering that this group was used to chaotic services, struggled with basics of the faith, and often fell for false teaching.  

1 Timothy is the first of two letters Paul wrote to Timothy in Ephesus. In 1 Timothy, Paul shares timeless advice for young church leaders. Reading this letter, you’ll find practical wisdom for everyday life and a powerful example of what happens as we invest in the next generation of believers.