Awhile ago on Mikey Lynch’s blog I left a reply about my lack of affection for using the job description pastor as either a title or an honorific. mgpcpastor describes what I do. It’s not a title. No-one introduce me as ‘mgpcpastor Gary’. Mark Driscoll displays his usual sensitivity in providing a chart here which …

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Imagine talking about your Lord and Saviour with a few good friends. Biblical insight, mutual encouragement and the gentle humour of friends. Now imagine your friends are Mark Dever, Ligon Duncan, Albert Mohler and C.J. Mahaney. What you have is Together For The Gospel. (Abbreviated to T4G) These four enjoyed a personal friendship that they …

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On a new year’s theme Kevin DeYoung provides 10 questions pastors can ask themselves throughout the year. Am I spending time slowly reading God’s word and memorizing Scripture? Am I having consistent, focused, extended times of prayer, including interceding for others? Am I disciplined in my use of technology, in particular not getting distracted by …

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