Why should a pastor use all his vacation time each year?
I will not suggest how many weeks of vacation you should be given by your church. Instead, I intend to answer this question a bit differently.
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Six stages of a dying church
It’s not pleasant but if we don’t talk about dying churches, we will act like there are no problems.
What is the unforgivable sin?
Anyone who wants to turn to Christ in repentance and faith, anyone who comes to him and says, “I’m sorry for my sins,” is forgiven.
How do I know if my child is a Christian?
Your child does not get a visible mark on her forehead or a stripe on her back when she comes to Jesus, so you have to talk, pray, and discern.
Four keys to reading (and teaching) the Psalms
Let us give praise to God for the Psalms and praise him with the Psalms.
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in preaching?
It is the Spirit that takes the Word of God as the seed, sows it in hearts, and makes them live.
Do James and Paul disagree on grace and works?
In the beauty and completeness of God’s Word, Paul and James teach complementary, not contradictory, truths.
Spurgeon’s advice for a Christ-centered vacation
The best kind of vacation involves a restorative encounter with Jesus
How young can a child be saved?
As parents, I think we need to rest in looking at the child’s life holistically and not get fixated on our child asking Jesus into their hearts.
4 Questions you should ask before joining a church
If you can answer in the affirmative these questions, it is a good possibility you have found your next church.
5 things every new pastor needs to remember
I cannot improve on Paul’s words to a young elder named Timothy but based on Paul’s writings I offer five lines of encouragement for you.
What is the purpose of fasting?
The most important thing about fasting is to realize that fasting is to be done for a purpose—a God-centered, biblical purpose.
Five terrible reasons to become a pastor
I’ve seen too many people in vocational ministry fail to launch.
This summer, read two old books for every new one
We asked a few faculty members to recommend one new book and two old ones in the same category for summer reading.
How do I overcome my fear of evangelism?
Fear forces us to depend on the Lord, and in that case, fear can be a very helpful thing.
How to remember the Bible passages you memorize
I know this might sound like a lot of effort but it is worth every second to have God’s word stored up in our hearts.
Hope for the weary preacher
Father, as I preach, guide me in truth. Protect me from error. Show them he’s true. Let them taste of his beauty.
Should I go to seminary?
Wouldn’t it be easier just to stay put and read a little more?