For pastors who are spending Monday wallowing in thinly disguised self-pity regretting the short-comings of their preaching yesterday, a timely and realistic word of encouragement from David Murray, ‘God blesses “beta” sermons’.
For pastors who are spending Monday wallowing in thinly disguised self-pity regretting the short-comings of their preaching yesterday, a timely and realistic word of encouragement from David Murray, ‘God blesses “beta” sermons’.
At C.J. Mahaney’s Sovereign Grace Ministries blog Jeff Purswell writes about his concerns regarding the modern day phenomenon of the preacher/leader and how this may lead to confusion regarding the pastor’s biblical role. While not decrying the need for planning among the eldership of a local church, Purswell wants preachers to remember: “When we think …
Saddleback being the church planted by Rick Warren, of 40 Days of Purpose fame. A few insights and photos that show how Saddleback does things. I don’t know how to react to some. For instance, how do Saddleback utilise a guest preacher when the church conducts 22 (twenty-two) services across the weekend? “First, someone transcribed …
The links I put here week by week are meant to have particular interest to pastors. Not exclusively, but generally. This week begins with a preaching sort of theme. At the Gospel Coalition, David Murray outlines the reasons behind his answer to the question: “Can I be called to the ministry, if I dread sermon …
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