Eric Bancroft is the pastor of Grace Church Miami in Miami Florida. He has been in the ministry for over 20 years. He served as Associate pastor at Grace Community Church under the late John MacArthur, Revitalized a church in Indiana called Castle View Church and has since planted Grace Church Miami 7 years ago. He has preached at conferences like Unorthodox, T4G, TGC, and Ligonier. Eric is also my pastor.

In this episode, we tackle one of the most important and misunderstood questions in the modern church: What actually makes a pastor a pastor?In light of recent controversy surrounding Mike Todd and the broader rise of celebrity culture in Christianity, we sit down for an honest, biblical, and necessary conversation about the calling, character, and responsibility of pastoral leadership.Together, we walk through:- What Scripture actually says about the role of a pastor- The difference between influence and spiritual authority- How Christians should think about platforms, fame, and accountability- What it truly means for a pastor to be “above reproach”- And how the church can pursue discernment without drifting into cynicismThis episode is not about attacking individuals—it’s about recovering a biblical vision for the shepherd’s role and helping believers learn how to love pastors rightly, follow discernment wisely, and keep Christ at the center of the Church.Whether you’re a church leader, a young believer, or someone wrestling through what healthy leadership looks like, this conversation is for you.

This video is part of my ongoing series through the Gospel of John, where we’re walking step by step through the life and ministry of Jesus. In John 1:43–51, we see Jesus call Philip and Nathanael. What starts with doubt and skepticism quickly turns into faith and confession as Nathanael declares, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”This passage reminds us that Jesus personally knows us, calls us, and promises that we will “see greater things.” As we continue this journey through John, we’ll explore how each encounter with Jesus reveals His glory and invites us to trust Him more deeply.

Welcome to Day 2 of our journey through the Gospel of John! Each day we’re walking verse by verse, pulling out rich truth in short, practical teachings to help you stay consistent in God’s Word. Today we’re diving deeper into John’s opening chapter, where John the Baptist points us toward Jesus and shows us what it really means to make Him known. Whether you’re a Christian looking to grow or just curious about what the Bible says, this series is for you. Stick with me daily — by the end of John, you’ll not only know the text better, but see Jesus more clearly.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangersto...Website: https://www.strangerstosaints.com/