Training and mentoring men for ministry

Pastor Mark Dever has a good word here on training and mentoring men for ministry.  At the church where I serve (Oak Park Baptist) we have put together an internship program.  You can see the following document entitled “Internship Proposal” for further review of what we do at Oak Park.  As most things are, our expectations are constantly…

The Archer and the Arrow – Part 2

Preaching the gospel by expounding the Bible Preaching the gospel, teaching the gospel and touting oneself as “gospel-centered” has become, I’m afraid, very trendy in evangelical circles today.  In fact, I’ve often found myself using the phrase ad infinitum merely for the sake of others “standing in awe” of my commitment to gospel-centerdeness.  Subsequently, I…

The Archer and the Arrow – Part 1

     I should probably make it a point to include in my yearly reading list books on preaching, but as it stands there hasn’t been much intentionality on my part.  I’m going to be rereading Mohler’s “He is not Silent,” but other than that there isn’t much that comprises my time concerning preaching; this obviously needs…

Another good word by Dr. Denny Burk…

concerning the once-again false prediction of Harold Camping.  Thanks. Dr. Burk for your insight and humility regarding this event and we as Christians should not be ignorant, but also not “sit” in the seat of scoffers.  You can read the post here.