The apostle Paul wrote, “it is required of stewards that one be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2, LSB). This call is as urgent today as it has ever been in church history. While we had to postpone the Shepherds’ Conference, we recognize the need to encourage the global church and its shepherds. To that end, John MacArthur and Steve Lawson addressed “The State of the Church” on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, during a one-day livestream event.