More useful points to follow-up my previous post from Kevin DeYoung. As I wrote in that post, these observations are valuable for any pastoral situation. Point 1 is a pearler. From the 9Marks Blog: Five Ways to Make Sure a Church Turnaround Fails By Michael McKinley | 9.6.2010 There are a lot of churches out …
Kevin DeYoung has under-sold the value of these two lists by their title. Pastors and church leaders with any amount of experience will identify with, and benefit from further contemplation of, these points: Advice for Theological Students and Young Pastors 2. Beware of closing your heart to people. 6. Don’t try to do too much …
So, after having slaved away preaching Zechariah chapter 3 this morning one lady helpfully observed that I could have saved myself the effort if we’d simply sung ‘Jesus Thy Blood And Righteousness’ a few more times. Fair call. Translated by John Wesley from the german original composed by Nicholas von Zinzendorf, this is a hymn …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 38 Q & A 103 Q. What is God’s will for you in the fourth commandment? A. First, that the gospel ministry and education for it be maintained,*1 and that, especially on the festive day of rest, I regularly attend the assembly of God’s people*2 to learn what God’s Word …
