It’s amazing how many people who are unhappy and feeling the need to leave a church are repeating past experiences, whether in church or in life. That and about ninety-five percent of the complaints in a typical local congregation seem to be generated by five percent o the membership. From Dane Ortlund: ‘Avoid foolish controversies, …
Always interesting to see how other people compose their sermons. Here’s a couple of examples. It helps to see that while the actual delivered sermon is an expression of an individual personality, common patterns within the preparation process can be identified. Alistair Bain provides a detailed outline of his sermon writing process. From Darryl Dash: …
Back in Theological College we had a chapel worship service each week, and during the course of the year, along with some visitors, each student would have opportunity to preach. Then we’d depart from the chapel, return to our lecture room, and have a time where the sermon was evaluated by students and whatever staff …
Dustin Nickerson answers why Mars Hill does not conduct the sort of youth ministry that has commonly come to be associated with church life in the late twentieth century. Why? Three reasons: 1. Statistically, it isn’t working. 2. Discipleship as seen in Scripture is minimal. 3. The Holy Spirit told us to do otherwise. I …
