Thom Rainer identifies these as: “eight of the most common areas where ministers, particularly in America, are often unprepared for ministry.” I think it holds up for Australia as well. To these I’d add: Skill in developing constructive peer support relationships; and Strategies to cope with lack of expected fruitfulness for labour. Relational intelligence. I wish …
J.D. Greear posts about leading by influence, not by command. In it he makes helpful distinctions about the problems of non-delegation, or one person leading with a team of helpers, or micromanagers. Moving to what he terms catalytic leadership, he provides this definition: This person gives away opportunity, but still retains responsibility. This can be …
Reformation Trust are making the eBook editions of Blood Work by Anthony Carter available for free during September. This continues a recent series of similar giveaways. You can obtain it at this page at Ligonier’s webstore in a variety of formats. You can follow Gospel eBooks link to get it at Amazon (kindle only). Get …
Westminster Confession Of Faith – Lord’s Day 35 Chapter 21 – Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath-day (Cont.) Paragraphs 4-6 IV. Prayer is to be made for things lawful, and for all sorts of men living, or that shall live hereafter; but not for the dead, nor for those of whom it may be known …
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