This is taken from the ERLC’s website and written by Joe Carter who originally posted it on June 16. As the apostle Paul noted in Ephesians, the command to honor your father and mother is the first commandment with a promise. Children are called to obey their parents so “that it may go well with you and…
One of the disciplines I’ve committed myself to doing regularly is reading books on preaching. Why? Frankly, I want to become a better preacher. I want to familiarize myself with biblical truth regarding preaching and by God’s grace, see these take root in my preaching. Ultimately, I want to steward the riches of God’s Word…
Christopher Ash in his book “Zeal without Burnout” gives four truths he learned while he was recovering from burnout. Focus on the Lord’s definition of success. Ministry isn’t about numbers. It’s about faithfully preaching, teaching, and loving the people. Seek help from a mature Christian friend of Christian counselor when appropriate. Share the load with…
Next week, the Southern Baptist Convention meets in St. Louis, Missouri for its 158th annual meeting. Here are five facts you should know about America’s largest Protestant denomination. 1. The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), a name which refers to both the annual two-day convention and the decentralized organization comprised of 46,793 local churches and 15.3 million…
Christopher Ash in his book “Zeal without Burnout” gives four truths he learned while he was recovering from burnout. Focus on the Lord’s definition of success. Ministry isn’t about numbers. It’s about faithfully preaching, teaching, and loving the people. Seek help from a mature Christian friend or Christian counselor when appropriate. Share the load with…
Carolyn Warbelton is a member/partner at Foothills Church where I serve as one of the pastors. She has multiple sclerosis, which is a physically degenerative disease. Carolyn exudes joy. She serves. She smiles. She greets guests/members. Several months ago Carolyn wrote a brief word on contentment, which came from a short study our small groups did together.…
Carolyn Warbelton is a member/partner at Foothills Church where I serve as one of the pastors. She has multiple sclerosis, which is a physically degenerative disease. Carolyn exudes joy. She serves. She smiles. She greets guests/members. Several months ago Carolyn wrote a brief word on contentment, which came from a short study our small groups…
I just finished Christopher Ash’s book Zeal Without Burnout. Ash’s book has some heavy truths that were deeply encouraging and challenging. I wholeheartedly recommend his book. I hope you’ll pick it up and read it. You can purchase the book here but for a brief summary of the book by my good friend Jonathon Woodyard go here. Enjoy!
I just finished Christopher Ash’s book Zeal Without Burnout. Ash’s book has some heavy truths that were deeply encouraging and challenging. I wholeheartedly recommend his book. I hope you’ll pick it up and read it. You can purchase the book here but for a brief summary of the book by my good friend Jonathon Woodyard go here. Enjoy!
Jonathon Woodyard writes, In The New Shape of World Christianity, Mark Noll, professor of history at Notre Dame, paints a fascinating picture of global Christianity. Noll’s project aims to describe how the American experience helps make sense of the various expressions of global Christianity found around the world, while also presenting the reader with a…
Theology Along the Way 