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The Gospel and the Church
Helping Paul and Trophimus: Doing Life With One Another
“I left Trophimus sick at Miletus” (2 Timothy 4:20). As some churches tiptoe back into corporate...
There Are No Unimportant Parts of the Church
A Varied Menu Every few months, my church gathers in the fellowship hall for a slightly different...
The Gospel and Teamwork
This material has been previously published in Jeff Mingee’s Called to Cooperate: A Biblical Survey and Application of Teamwork. (Ichthus Publications, Apollos, PA., 2016). Reprinted with permission. “Whether or not one realizes it, the gospel is – by its very nature...
God Blesses Holiness, Not Pastoral Talent
God Blesses Holiness, Not Pastoral Talent from Crossway on Vimeo Constantly Turn from SinIt’s a very simple thing to go down the path of sanctification. Through prayer, cry out to the Lord, confess your sins, repent of your sins, and turn from your sins so that you’re...
Gospel Mission and Unity: How Far Am I Willing to Go?
I went to a funeral the other day, not to officiate, but simply to attend as a friend and pastor to the grieving. Since I orient toward others far more as a brother than as pastor, I instinctively sat toward the back alongside those I knew and loved. Then I noticed...
Change Minded Churches Who Don’t Want Change
The search committee announces to the church they have found their next pastor, a young, energetic family man, who is ready to help the church move from decline to growth. The new pastor is excited about serving in the new church and can see her potential if just a...
Uncommon Partnerships a Theology of Partnerships
Why Partnerships[1] There is a discernible theology of partnership in the Word of God. The purpose of this article is not to list and evaluate every instance of “partnership,” “partner,” or “partaker” in the Holy Bible (a worthy undertaking that), but rather to...
The Dangers of Pride and Pursuing Genuine Humility
Ministry service is a noble task for one to be called to. The Apostle Paul tells young Timothy, “if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do” (1 Timothy 3:1). What better way to live one’s life than in service to the Lord? For it...