From Michael Milton speaks about the fact that training and qualification does not a pastor make. A relationship with a local body of believers is essential to grow a pastor: I have a theory, tested only on myself and those assistants I have mentored, that congregations shape pastors as much as the seminary. Faithful seminaries …
Two new articles written by David Cook (moderator-general of the Presbyterian Church) have been posted at the Presbyterian Church of Australia website. One is a thematic followup to a previous post where David observes that “no political philosophy can change the heart of people. Humans are in rebellion against their creator, they want what he …
Tom Cannon writes about church life that may not have evident bells and whistles, but which is a vehicle through which grace is mediated over the long haul. For all those pastors and churches who plodding for God. A very brief taste: The schlepping church is frequently dull, often goofy and almost always a step …
Albert Mohler takes a cue from Mark Galli and writes about the curious marginalisation of the Bible in contemporary worship. How do churches that would affirm they are Bible believing find it inconvenient to actually read sections of the Bible in worship? Or become more committed to hearing God ‘speak’ outside the Bible when they …
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