A Current Point of Controversy Over the last few weeks, the internet has raged with controversy over Saddleback church being kicked out of the Southern Baptist Convention. The issue primarily concerns that of whether or not women should be ordained to the work of pastoral ministry. I try to be selective as to what issues I address here on the blog considering that no one … [Read more...] about No . . . Churches Do Not Need “Women Pastors”
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Dear Young Pastor . . . Don’t Forget Your Call To Grow
Pursuing Transformation Any pastor knows that the work of the ministry is multi-faceted with several differing needs arising over the course of any week. Just as soon as the call to visit a couple who had their first baby comes, another comes in that an elderly saint has just been called home to their reward. Marriages occur in the life of the church, as does marital … [Read more...] about Dear Young Pastor . . . Don’t Forget Your Call To Grow
A Lesson From The Life of Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon’s Faithfulness As a young boy growing up in Baptist churches the name “Charles Spurgeon” was frequently cited with respect. Knowing little of him at that age, I simply took pleasure in hearing his theological insights as well as his witty sense of humor. Once I grew up and entered the work of the ministry, Spurgeon became more than a mere distant figure. Reading his … [Read more...] about A Lesson From The Life of Charles Spurgeon
What I Learn From Expositional Preaching
The Blessing As a pastor, I follow the sequential model of expositional preaching. Meaning that the overwhelming amount of my sermons are going book by book through verses of the Bible. This pattern of preaching is grounded in the conviction that God gave us the Scripture to understand in context. Philippians is a distinct letter written to a specific church and the best way … [Read more...] about What I Learn From Expositional Preaching
Dear Young Pastor . . . Do Not Lose Heart
Walking The Path With Warm Hearts The countless hours spent pouring over the text of Scripture in sermon preparation. Long conversations striving to give biblical wisdom to others dealing with painful life issues. Witnessing in one-on-one conversations behind the scenes. Walking through all of the administrative and oversight issues of the local church. Pastor, you know as … [Read more...] about Dear Young Pastor . . . Do Not Lose Heart
