Lewis Allen’s The Preacher’s Catechism is comprised of forty-three reflections based on catechism-style questions and answers aimed at preachers. The chapters provide some doctrinal reflection and some personal reflection applications. The first question: ‘What is God’s chief end in preaching?’ The answer to that question: ‘God’s chief end in preaching is to glorify his name.’ …
A post in which J.A. Medders points out that any sentimental, nostalgic appeal to become more like the early church is not the solution to the church’s current problems and challenges. After all, much of the New Testament was written to address the needs of the church, not because of its strengths. So, tell me …
Michael Milton asks whether pastors see themselves as a CEO or a shepherd. The answer will impact not just on a style of leadership, but on the nature of the body being led. He contrasts a purpose statement from a chief executive officer with one of his own creation about pastoral ministry: CEO Leadership First, …
Gavin Ortlund offers seven areas in which pastors manifest affection (in contrast to love) for those the congregations they serve. He finishes by writing: See them through God’s eyes These people are the sheep of the shepherd. God loves them with a jealous, yearning, husband-like love: “Love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as …
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