A constant temptation in pastoral life is to strip-mine the Scriptures in search of that which the pastor thinks will bring needed challenge and change to their congregation while never digging into the Word consciously aware of the need for it to confront and transform the pastor himself. A worrying sign is when the consistent …
I’m finding Ron Edmondson’s posts ring very true and are most helpful Here are seven warnings for aspiring leaders that are simply too easy to forget even when you’ve been leading for a while. One, two and especially four should always be remembered. 1. What you “settle for” becomes the culture. 2. Mediocrity isn’t created. …
From Dangerous Calling by Paul Tripp: You could argue that every worship service is little more than a glory war. The great question of the gathering is, will the hearts of this group of people be captured by the one glory that is truly glorious or by the shadow glories of the created world? *** …
Courtesy of St. Helen’s excellent Preaching Matters web portal, Phillip Jensen talks about application of the Scriptures in preaching. He also makes a few comments about why conference preachers can sound more challenging that what you’re used to hearing at home, and suggests the solution to the polar extremes of legalism and lack of challenge …
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