Trevin Wax nails me to the wall with 11 pertinent questions that every pastor, church leader (and Christian) should engage with. For me question 8 hit home particularly. About Preaching 1. How can I show the congregation how this passage / topic fits into the grand narrative of Scripture? This question reminds me to connect …
When people tell me how busy I am my inclination is to reply ‘I do less than you think.’ David Murray reflects on a recent season of ill-health, his 45th birthday and a law of diminishing returns that has meant in order to continue to be productive he has had to do less. It’s a …
Greg Lucas describes the impact his profoundly disabled son has on his and his family’s life. I’ve posted links to Lucas’ blog Wrestling With An Angel before. The content of the book mentioned in the video is scattered through the blog. Wrestling With An Angel from Brian Patton on Vimeo. mgpc folk could probably ask …
Helpful observations from Jared Wilson: 1. Please forgive me. Better than “I’m sorry,” which can often be followed with an “if” or a “but,” these words indicate a humble heart. Bad pastors hide their faults behind the cloak of their authority, practice self-defense against all charges, and basically pretend. Good pastors know they’re sinners and …
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