David Robertson reflects on the response to two previous posts (here and here) about evangelicalism and events in the church in Scotland, notably the conflict between the Tron congregation in Glasgow and the Church of Scotland. (Robertson’s posts elicited two very constructive responses here and here. Well worth reading for further context.) The post is …
Sometimes pastoral care can result in people thinking pastors are the solution to their problems instead of Jesus. Church leaders are called to equip people to see Christ as the solution. We cast vision. We lead. We teach. We do a lot. If we’re not careful, then people might actually think we’re the ones who …
Some of you know Mark Peterson, musician and song writer. He’s currently posting a series, Diary Of A Musical Transition, about the changes which the church he serves (Holy Trinity, Adelaide, Australia) is going through in musical style. The model which is being implemented is similar in philosophy and practice to what we try for …
Practical piece on not worshipping like a consumer and instead worshipping as a Christian. This is how to bless others and experience blessing. From David Mathis of Desiring God, posted on Gospel Coalition. Other Christians. Can’t do corporate worship without them, and yet sometimes it feels like we can’t really do corporate worship with them …
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