stewardship and ministry. Stewardship is vertical in the sense that a local church is under the authority and commission of the Father. It is His will, His truth, and His work that we do. We focus on Him; we serve Him and not ourselves. Ministry is horizontal in the sense that a church focuses on people. A pastor focuses not on himself but on his stewardship under God to serve his people. He preaches God's Word to God's people. He equips God's people for God's work. He takes God's gospel to the people