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The past couple weeks, our pastoral staff read through Jerry Wragg’s book on leadership with our two interns. Having previously read through Jerry’s book when it first came out in 2010, this was my second read-through, and it remains among
Continue readingHere’s some articles I encourage you to read this weekend. Thoughts on Being a Father – Tedd Tripp reflects on 1 Thessalonians 2, drawing truths about a faithful father’s example and instruction. 5 Marks of a Servant Leader – What
Continue readingLeaders Are Readers – reading is a pipeline for ideas Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow – encouraging thoughts on holding on to God You Were Born to Fight – “It is time to stop being surprised that you and
Continue readingA few leadership articles to read… How to Discourage Your Minister in the New Year – “I recently had someone come to see me who was struggling in their church. In all honesty it would have been hard to be
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“Nowadays Psalm 101 would be called ‘David’s Mission Statement’. We can picture him at the start of his monarchy setting out the sort of king he intends to be, the ‘court’ he will assemble, and with what objectives he will
Continue readingCollateral Damage is a new book released today. It is the fruit of a ministry partnership of Christian Focus Publications and Practical Shepherding, the ministry of my friend Brian Croft. At twelve years old, James Carroll became the collateral damage
Continue readingPublishing Is Scary – I totally agree. For me, being a published author is both a blessing and a curse. 5 Marks of a Servant Leader – “No earthly Christian leader is the perfect incarnation of these five fundamental marks
Continue readingWhen we commit to praying for our leaders (whether or not we agree with them), God is pleased with us and is pleased to work in their hearts according to His will. In relation to this divinely given duty, one
Continue readingToday’s flashback is from this past February. In a presidential election year, it is good for us as Christians to think and rethink our relationship to governmental authority and its temporal role in the plan of God. To this end,
Continue readingThom Rainer, president of Lifeway Christian Resources, is a servant of the Lord for whom I am thankful. Though I recognize we have some differences in philosophy of ministry and church growth, I have benefited from many of his blog
Continue readingLast week, I spent several days in Psalms 3-7 as part of my study through Alec Motyer’s devotional translation of the Hebrew songbook we know as the book of Psalms. Whether or not all agree that Psalms 3-7 belong to the
Continue readingWhat does a good and wise political leader look like? There are many qualities revealed throughout Scripture, in both precept and example, but let me simply draw your attention to a forgotten passage, Proverbs 31:1-9. Proverbs 31 is almost exclusively
Continue readingStarting today, each Friday I plan to re-post an article from previous years which I think will be an encouragement and will equip you as you continue to follow our gracious Lord. Here’s one from February 2012. God’s leadership principles
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According to the Scriptures, faithfulness is the #1 quality of a servant of God. In 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, the apostle said of himself and his co-workers: This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of
Continue readingIf you are a pastor or any other leader then you will find these articles interesting, convicting, and perhaps affirming in some ways. If you are a church member then these articles will make you a more effective prayer warrior
Continue reading[A couple weeks ago, Dr. William Varner, a professor at The Master’s College, posted on Facebook some brief, but very insightful thoughts from the life of David, particularly about a lesser-known figure named Ahithophel. I asked him if he had
Continue reading[Today’s post was submitted by one of our occasional guest bloggers, Dave Coats. Dave is a pastor, certified biblical counselor (ACBC), college professor, and author of Building a Pure Life.] We all go through trials of various kinds. We may
Continue readingThis morning, I had the unique privilege to attend two lectures given by my dear friend and brother, David Murray, who is the guest speaker for Grace Presbyterian Church’s annual reformation conference. David is a pastor in Grand Rapids and
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
