In a previous post we discussed the “why” of making a transition to an elder-led model. In this post we’ll share some insights, as well as some principles and practices that are indespensable in how you are to make such a transition. We have served in several churches over the last twelve years all of which were in…
On December 6, 2009 I was called to be the Senior Pastor at Oak Park Baptist Church in Jeffersonville, Indiana. God has been kind to my family and me and our church-family over these last several years to do a good work in and through our church. I’m thankful and humbled by His goodness. One…
I imagine you or someone you know has said or thought one of the following statements regarding the issue of counseling in the life of a pastor: When I signed up to be a pastor I didn’t sign up to be a counselor! I just do not have the time to counsel anyone—I’m busy enough…
This post was taken from Brad Hambrick’s website (originally posted on 9.16.2013), which has a ton of biblical resources for all sorts of issues. His post is an extremely important word and serves as a reminder to that we’re called to live as children of light (Eph 5:8) as we follow the Light of the world…
There have been lots of tools I’ve used to disciple men over the years (books, articles, doctrinal studies, etc.) and some have been better or more effective than others. One downfall of books and articles is that many times they’re weak on Bible reading and discussion. Where else do we come to understand who God…
Here’s five principles from J. Mack Stiles’ book Marks of the Messenger on biblical conversion that must be understood which were very instructive: Conversion is required: Romans 16:5 (1st converts in Asia); Acts 15:3 (joyful report of conversions); John 3:3 (Jesus made it clear that you can’t enter into the Kingdom of God [Jesus isn’t your…
Theology Along the Way 