Preaching—What’s the Point?
There are an estimated 380,000 churches in the United States. In the vast majority of these churches, the pulpit and the sermon take center stage…
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The Ministry of Walking Alongside Those in Need
I heard my inner voice repeatedly telling me to keep it together, but his tears and quivering lower lip pushed me over the edge. A…
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They Finished Well
And how grateful we are to Pastor Jack, to Dr. Stanley, and to Tim Keller, for their example, for finishing with their torch still lit,…
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Reaching Our Redemptive Potential: An important lesson from the life of Moses
I wasn’t prepared for this statement: “Moses was an amazing leader who never reached his redemptive potential.” I was half asleep, listening to religious TV,…
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Why History Matters in Leadership
One of the courses that most surprised me in seminary was cultural theology.
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Who Controls Your Butter? Reflections on Spiritual Accountability
The important business of spiritual accountability is a personal commitment to account to others for our actions.
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Stewardship, Accountability and Administration
Church administration should not impede fruitful ministry, but rather provides processes and safeguards that assist us to be good stewards.
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