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How to identify a biblical pattern for worship

Every time believers assemble in God’s name, we participate in a heavenly reality. So, we should order our assemblies by the divine pattern God has given.

Don’t assume Scripture’s view of gender

Gender will become a wedge between this generation and the Word.

Episode 9: Bob Russell on preaching, pastoring, and ministry that endures

Dr. York sits down with Bob Russell (author, former pastor of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY) to discuss preaching, pastoring, and ministry that endures.

How you can help your worship leader

The greatest joy of a worship leader is when people see more of Christ, when people’s burdens are lifted by Christ, when their hope and joy in Christ begins to rise.

Episode 8: Tim Challies on his Blog, Writing, and the Danger of Pornography

Dr. York sits down with Tim Challies (writer, author of the popular blog Challies, and pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Ontario) to discuss writing, teaching, the internet and pornography.

3 questions pastors should ask before they fight for change in their church

In ministry, you’ll need to choose your battles wisely. Here’s how.

Why you should read the Bible over and over

As we return to Scripture year after year, we are better prepared to see what has been there all along.

Episode 7: Singleness, same-sex attraction, and preaching with Sam Allberry

Dr. York sits down with author, pastor, and speaker Sam Allberry to discuss singleness, same-sex attraction, and preaching.

Where a desperate small-town pastor found hope

In ministry, God lets us grow hungry so we realize how desperately we need him.

Episode 6: Preaching, theology, and writing with Thomas Schreiner

Dr. York sits down with Dr. Thomas Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology and Associate Dean of the School of Theology, to discuss preaching, theology, and writing.

The big mistake egalitarians make when they interpret Paul

Female prophecy in the Old and New Testaments is no argument in favor of female teaching or preaching.

Episode 5: Marriage, family, and ministry with Tanya York

On this week’s episode, Dr. York sits down with his wife, Tanya York. They discuss marriage, family, and ministry.

Teaching them to observe all I have commanded you

The Christian college and the Great Commission

Persecution was part of life for our Baptist forebears

Persecution and martyrdom are perennial features of the Church’s existence in this world.

Puny preachers and subpar sermons are a gift from the Lord

A sermon is not primarily an exercise in rhetorical skill. Instead, it is a proclamation of Christ’s finished work with implications for holy living.

Episode 4: Church planting, prayer, and preaching with John Onwuchekwa

In episode 4 of the Pastor Well podcast, Dr. York sits down with John Onwuchekwa — Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Atlanta, Georgia — to discuss church planting, prayer, and preaching.

Why was Jesus baptized?

Baptism wasn’t just something Jesus commanded his followers to do, but an experience he also underwent.

7 ways to engage adherents of other faith traditions

The world says there are many ways to God, but the Bible says there is only one. Here’s how to talk to your friends from other religions about Christianity.