‘The Mistakes Of Phillip Jensen’ is a substantial interview with Phillip Jensen as the subject, conducted by Tony Payne and posted at The Briefing. Very helpful for those in pastoral life, and because, as Phillip observes, ministry begins for every Christian right at the moment when they become a Christian, it is an insightful and …
Some Christians actively or passively treat the church, or more usually the notion of membership in a local church, as if it is, at best, not necessary for their spiritual growth, or, at worst, as an actual hindrance. Timmy Brister demonstrates the self-destructive delusion behind that foolish notion by bidding us consider what the existence …
This week I’m preaching from Matthew 18:21-35, which deals with forgiveness and Gospel. Here’s some words from Paul Tripp to whet appetites. In the mystery of God’s providence, forgiveness is an intrinsic dimension of the Gospel in this life. One thing you can know for sure, pastor, is that in the course of your ministry …
Jean Williams writes of her own experience and also commends the concept of ‘church invaders’, Christians who consciously seek fellowship and ministry with people who aren’t like them. The only reservation I have about the article are her reservations. If your exclusive fellowship is with people who you’d be comfortable hanging out with even if …
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