I recently posted a link to a couple of articles by Kevin DeYoung on reaching the next generation. He has posted a couple of more articles on this topic. Here is an excerpt from one of the posts entitled “Hold Them With Holiness”…
“Look at what God says in 2 Peter 1:5-8:
For this very reason, make every [...]
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More from Kevin DeYoung on Reaching the Next Generation
Posted in Christian Life, Ecclesiology, Family, Homeschooling, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching on October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
How to Identify a Reliable Preacher – by Tullian Tchividjian
Posted in Christian Life, Ecclesiology, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching on October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was recently asked by a new Christian how to recognize a “good” (by which he meant faithful) preacher. Tullian Tchividjian answers this question well in a recent post by pointing back to the Five Sola’s (see historical theology is practical…) For those of us involved in pastoral ministry on one level or another, this [...]
Reaching the Next Generation is Harder and Easier than You Think – By Kevin DeYoung
Posted in Culture, Ecclesiology, Evangelism / Missions, Pastoral Ministry on October 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Kevin DeYoung has posted a couple of posts recently on reaching the younger generation with the gospel. He has some excellent (and biblical) suggestions for how to do this. Here is an excerpt from his first post…
“Reaching the next generation—whether they are outside the church or sitting there bored in your church—is easier and harder [...]
Leadership is Lonely – by Mark Driscoll
Posted in Ecclesiology, Pastoral Ministry on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I recently read two posts by Mark Driscoll on the loneliness of pastoral leadership. While I could not relate to everything which he wrote, I have experienced much of this myself and, to my shame, I have committed many of the errors which Pastor Mark talks about here. Pastoral ministry is lonely. There is nothing [...]
My Church or the Kingdom – by Ray Ortlund
Posted in Christian Life, Ecclesiology on September 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It is popular among Christians today to claim that commitment to the growth of God’s Kingdom is more important than commitment to the church. Ray Ortlund disagrees. He has posted an edifying (convicting???) call for greater commitment to our local church. Here is his conclusion:
“If you care about the Kingdom, be the kind of person [...]
Falling in Love with the Church – Again – by Derek Thomas
Posted in Christian Life, Ecclesiology on September 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dr. Derek Thomas has an excellent post on loving the church over at the Reformation 21 blog. Here is an excerpt:
“Something is terribly wrong when professing Christians do not identify with the church and love being a part of her. Something is wrong when professing Christians fail to be passionate about every aspect of the [...]
When Churches Have Disputes – by Tullian Tchividjian
Posted in Ecclesiology, Pastoral Ministry on September 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I came across an opinion article submitted by Tullian Tchividjian to the South Florida Sun Sentinel newspaper commenting on recent conflict which has arisen in the church he pastors (i.e. Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church.) His letter is profoundly gospel-centered and literally moved me to tears and prayer. Read the article (you can find it here [...]
“The Power of Preaching” – by Walt Chantry
Posted in Ecclesiology, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching on June 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 (ESV) – 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. [...]
What Is Preaching? – By John Piper
Posted in Ecclesiology, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
John Piper explains to us what he means by “expository exultation”…
Look, It’s Rubbish – by Carl Trueman
Posted in Ecclesiology, Worship on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There is a recent post by Carl Trueman over at the Reformation 21 website which is worth the time to read. As always, Dr. Trueman is sarcastic, amusing, theological and insightful. It is long, but worth the time to read. You can find it herehttp://www.reformation21.org/counterpoints/wages-of-spin/look-its-rubbish.php .
