Preacher, Study the Text—But Also Study Your People Sound advice. The Book C.S. Lewis Was Dying to Write Interesting. How to Tell the Difference Between a Prophet and a Crank This is a question I’ve been asking for awhile now.… Continue Reading
I read a helpful illustration somewhere about the nature of pastoral ministry. The illustration likened ministry to mowing around a troublesome stump in your yard. Ultimately things would be easier if the stump were removed and you could just mow… Continue Reading
It was my favorite class. At least for the first half of the semester. I loved the passion with which the professor destroyed the arguments of opponents. His words helped to deepen my faith and my convictions. And I appreciated… Continue Reading
12 Recommended Books on Preaching I’d certainly add Zack Eswine’s Preaching to a Post-Everything World How Do Pastors Pick Their Fights? Some pretty helpful questions here. How Should a Church Handles Accusations Against an Elder? Phil Newton provides counsel for… Continue Reading