Three imperatives for pastoral life that Jared Wilson observes are not generally part of a parish’s job description for the pastor. The folk here at mgpc give me freedom and encouragement in all three. To lead a healthy community in Christ, a pastor must: 1. Work hard to keep a congregation from becoming co-dependent. How …

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The June 2011 Presbyterian Pulse (Monthly Magazine of the Presbyterian Church In the State of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory) has been posted for pdf download. THIS MONTH: Leading scholar for PTC: 04 Douglas Moo will visit our theological college in August to deliver a message on justification by faith Good news …

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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 …

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