Our elders have begun reading a new book titled, The Trellis and the Vine. The basic premise is churches are often buried in trellis work, the maintaining of the bureaucracy that often builds up around churches, and have little time for working… Read More ›
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New book on Bonhoeffer
I am about a third of the way through a new book by Eric Metaxas, titled Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy. I enthusiastically recommend the book. It is well written, well researched, and an easy read, even though it is… Read More ›
The Church with a godly reputation: Lessons to live by from the church of the Thessalonians
In an age when the evangelical church is best known in the world by its philosophy of pragmatism, endless preoccupation with building larger and larger churches, division, leadership by polling data, as well as ungodly men running and ruining churches… Read More ›
Andy Naselli on Keswick Theology
Andy Naselli has again posted his lectures delivered at Detroit Baptist Seminary in light of his upcoming book, “Let Go and Let God? A Survey and Analysis of Keswick Theology.” Andy does a great job of gently and graciously exposing the… Read More ›
Be careful of trading him in!
A little over a year ago, I discussed the fate of pastor friend of mine who was being persecuted in his church by some leading men. He and the senior pastor were soon “let go.” The reasons were philosophical. You’ll… Read More ›
Off to seminary
Kurt is a young man who said goodbye to our church this past Sunday. Kurt has been a leader in the church, serving as an elder for several years. He has also lead a small group for over 10 years,… Read More ›
Contend earnestly for the faith
This morning I begin teaching the epistle of Jude in Sunday school, and as I was reviewing my material early this morning, I was again reminded of Jude’s exhortation “to those called” (1:1) to “contend earnestly for the faith which… Read More ›
The heart of a pastor
It has been said that while many pastors of his day were respected by their churches, John Newton was loved by his. I found this quote by Richard Cecil in describing the heart of John Newton. It speaks volumes as… Read More ›
Ken Myers on the church and culture
I just watched an interview of Ken Myers by Bruce Little posted by Justin Taylor at The Gospel Coalition. Myers deals in a very thoughtful way on various aspects of culture that impact the local church. It is an hour long,… Read More ›
Considering doctoral work? Listen to Joe Hellerman
Joe Hellerman is a man who I respect even though I have never met him. Perhaps one reason is selfish: he wrote a blurb for a book I wrote. However I just read an interview with him and one particular… Read More ›
God Incarnate 