Episode 144: On Lay Elders, Part 2 (with Klon Kitchen)
By Mark DeverHow do you prevent a potential friction between staff and lay elders? How do you ensure they’re not just “yes men”? How much deference should non-staff elders give others?
Put Your Hope in Your Church, Not Your Candidate
By Jonathan LeemanChristians ought to put their political hope not in their favorite candidate, but in their local church. Jonathan Leeman explains how the gospel shapes the Christian’s political involvement.
Book Review: Analog Church, by Jay Kim
Review by Benjamin Vrbicek | 09.17.2020In a COVID world, many people are suddenly wondering “is virtual church enough?” Kim compellingly argues it is not.
Genesis 3:20–6:8: On Cain & Abel, the Nephilim, and the Progeny of George Foreman (Bible Talk, Ep. 2)
By A. Duke, J. Hamilton, S. Emadi | 09.16.2020In the second episode of Bible Talk, Alex Duke chats with Jim Hamilton and Sam Emadi about Genesis 3:20–6:8. As man’s sinfulness grows both broader and deeper, God is still preserving a line of promise.
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Episode 144: On Lay Elders, Part 2 (with Klon Kitchen)
By Jonathan Leeman, Klon Kitchen, Mark Dever
Put Your Hope in Your Church, Not Your Candidate
By Jonathan Leeman
Episode 143: On Lay Elders, Part 1 (with Klon Kitchen)
By J. Leeman, K. Kitchen, M. Dever | 09.15.2020Churches ought to have elders. Some will be paid (1 Tim. 5), but many will not. These unpaid elders are called “lay elders.” Is this distinction in the Bible?
3 Reasons You Should Preach through Hebrews
By Bobby Jamieson | 09.14.2020Perseverance is a drum pastors can always afford to beat, especially during a pandemic. And Hebrews tells us how to persevere: look to Christ who persevered before us, and for us.
What’s the “Separation of Church and State”?
By Jonathan LeemanHow should Americans in general and Christians in particular understand what the “separation of church and state” means? Jonathan Leeman explains.
Moving from Programs to a Culture of Discipleship in an Immigrant Church
By Mark PakinganFrom my experience, immigrant churches tend toward program-centric ministry. Why? It’s complicated.