For those who have a bit of extra time on this public holiday, here’s an interview with Dale Ralph Davis (call him Ralph) conducted by the folk at the Katoomba Christian Convention website. Readers here know that I think Ralph Davis is the best Old Testament preacher you’ve never heard of, and when you’ve heard …
I received a forwarded email yesterday noting the death of Rev. John Campbell. John is remembered with great fondness as one of those who pastored here in South Australia under great pressure and to some cost in his own well-being. Along with the Congregations at North Adelaide and Norwood, and then Norwood alone, after his …
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 …
Remember what David experienced among his people, and then how he describes them. Remember, too, how King Jesus experiences life with his people, but how he loves us. Then think about how we may be tempted to think about each other in the church, and how we really should think about one another. Constructive thoughts …
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