Serving the Church of God
Preserve, Protect, Provide (2 Tim. 1:13-14)
Guardian Ministries is a nonprofit, tax exempt religious
organization established in 1998. This introduction will tell you
about Guardian Ministries, its aims and goals and about my expertise in the sermon
topics that we will offer.
How We Got the Name
The name “guardian” is taken from the passage in 2 Timothy 1:13-14. In verse 14 Paul tells Timothy, “Guard, through the Holy Spirit who (that) dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to [you].” (NAS) The NIV has this: “Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you…”
Further in 2 Timothy, we find that the “good deposit” or “treasure” is the “word of truth”, it is the “word”, the “holy writings” – in other words the Bible with its message of the Good News! Paul also exhorts Timothy to “hold to the pattern of sound (healthy, wholesome, nutritious) words which you heard from me in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus” (v. 13).
GM is a work of service and faith. The word “ministry” means service. We hope to be of service to God’s people wherever they are. Because we have chosen the word “ministries” which is plural – we will have more than one type of service. We hope to serve in teaching, evangelizing, exhorting, correcting, encouraging, fellowshipping, converting, baptizing, etc.
Our aim and goal is to promote strong teachings of God’s Word. And since God’s Word uses so many family words such as “the Father”, “the Son”, “brothers”, “sisters”, “the mother of us all”, GM will also teach the principles of reconciliation which will strengthen the Church as well as family ties. We believe that whatever strengthens family ties will also strengthen ties between the brethren in the Church.
At present, GM has no employees. Everyone has volunteered his or her work and service. The main burden of time and energy has naturally fallen on my wife, Molly, and me. To illustrate the enthusiasm we have heard from so many for this endeavor, I cite a letter from a most dedicated retired couple from Belgium. They volunteered to come to America at their own expense and work for three months each year. Unfortunately we do not have an office other than our garage office.
We continue to receive invitations to visit and speak at various church areas. So far Molly and I have been to Kansas City, Houston, San Antonio, Phoenix, and Minneapolis. Everywhere people from different church or fellowship groups attended. We have been greeted with warmth and love everywhere we've gone.
Many were enthusiastic to hear about Guardian Ministries and readily asked that their names be put on the mailing list. We even had people volunteer to help us with mailing, packaging, labeling, etc. Again, we were overwhelmed at such enthusiasm and dedication. Some think the spirit of Laodicea permeates the church. I do not. I believe that God’s people are eager and enthusiastic about HIS WORD! And I hope and pray that GM will help water and feed that enthusiasm!
We are ready to visit more areas. If you would like to have us visit your area, you may E-mail Us through this web site.
-- David L. Antion
