I have a new resource of challenge and encouragement for pastors to share with you — C.J. Mahaney, Jeff Purswell, and Joshua Harris have begun a new podcast. Go check out the Leadership Interview Series and subscribe to the RSS feed to get updates. The first podcast is on the topic of The Pastor and […]
Counsel for the discouraged, average preacher
I just read a piece on C.J. Mahaney’s blog, which quotes C.J., Jeff Purswell, and Mike Bullmore and touches on so many areas that challenge and encourage me — a pastor’s abilities, calling, preaching effectiveness, and use of time. I think many pastor’s deal with challenges in these areas, so I share it with all […]
The Living Word, Bible Conference, West Cannon Baptist Church
Registration has been opened for the 2nd Annual Bible Conference and Pastor’s Seminar at West Cannon Baptist Church, February 25-27, 2008. Get more details here. Speakers for the conference will be Dr. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Dr. Steven J. Lawson, Dr. James Grier.
To Him be glory forever
It has, for the last few years, been my heart’s desire to bring great glory to the name of Jesus. But I’m more and more aware that my speech, thoughts, attitudes and actions often fall very short of giving glory to God in all things. The proper choosing of this one true purpose for living, […]
Pastor joe cool
Does your appearance help or hinder the Gospel? Mike McKinley writes at 9 Marks for those of us who would seek to reach the culture by being much like the culture — Contemplating Cool. Some selected quotes: if the Lord called you to shepherd sixty uncool saints until they were safely home, with no spectacular […]
The gift of baldness and the minister’s priorities
Carl Trueman on the gift of baldness and the priorities of a minister: The priority of the minister is not to be hip or cool. It is not even to `connect with the kids.’ It is to immerse himself in the word, to know the gospel inside out, and to communicate that gospel with care, […]