What’s a very common temptation when it comes to building & growing churches?
By Aaron MenikoffIt’s tempting to think, “If I were just a little smarter or a little more articulate or a little funnier, then my church would be a little bit better and grow a little bit faster.”
Five Lessons after 30 Years of Pastoring in Zambia
By Conrad MbeweI have neither felt underutilized nor overburdened. I am neither bored nor burnt-out. I am only grateful.
How can a young man work towards the qualifications of a pastor?
By Garrett Kell | 09.19.2017Whether or not a man desires to pastor, he should pursue pastoral qualifications because they describe lives that honor and bring God glory.
Don’t Speak Up: On the Spiritual Discipline of Silence
By Mark Dever | 09.15.2017Jesus teaches in Matthew 7:6 that loving others involves exercising discernment. And sometimes discernment results in prayerful silence.
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How can a young man work towards the qualifications of a pastor?
By Garrett Kell
What do you wish American missionaries knew about Christianity in Africa?
By Ken Mbugua | 09.14.2017The main thing I wish American Christians understood about African Christianity is that there’s no such thing as “African Christianity.”
A Conversation about Missions with Andy Johnson
By A. Duke, A. Johnson | 09.13.2017Our editorial manager Alex Duke sat down with author Andy Johnson to talk about his new book Missions and the importance of being intentional in our missionary endeavors.
How do you contextualize?
By J. Mack StilesIn missions today, some people’s attempts to contextualize the gospel have had horrible effects.
Book Review: Church Order in the New Testament, by Eduard Schweizer
Review by Simeon WilliamsSchweizer’s arguments for a perpetually developing polity are unpersuasive because they depend on faulty arguments regarding differences among the apostles.