How should churches pursue contextualization biblically?
By John FolmarThe best way to contextualize is to be rigorously biblical. Because the Bible speaks transculturally, start with the Bible.
Mailbag #75: Does a Wife’s Alcoholism Disqualify a Deacon? . . . Should the Qualifications of a “Youth Pastor” Be Different? . . . Responding When We Feel “Pressured” to Join a Church
By PJ TibayanDoes a Wife’s Alcoholism Disqualify a Deacon? . . . Should the Qualifications of a “Youth Pastor” Be Different? . . . Responding When We Feel “Pressured” to Join a Church
3 Reasons You Should Preach Through Micah
By Mark Livingston | 02.21.2019Just as sure as God used Micah’s words centuries ago, he promises to surely use them now. So you can’t go wrong preaching this book.
Episode 76: On Pastoral Pay
By J. Leeman, M. Dever | 02.19.2019The Great Commission has been fulfilled, at least in part, by local Christians setting aside money to pay someone to teach them God’s Word full-time when possible.
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How should churches pursue contextualization biblically?
By John Folmar
Episode 76: On Pastoral Pay
By Jonathan Leeman, Mark Dever
Mailbag #74: The Wisdom of Confronting an Older Pastor . . . Is It Biblical to Call Women “Ministers”? . . . How a Pastor Should Schedule His Week
By C. Humfrey, J. Leeman, P. Newton | 02.15.2019— One of our elders, a man far older in the faith than us, has begun to regularly preach poor sermons. How should we respond? — I’ve noticed some SBC churches give women on staff the title of “minister” in deliberate distinction from “pastor” or “elder.” Is this practice wise? — What are some principles for how a pastor should schedule his week?
Are the Nine Marks Simply a Bunch of Western Concepts?
By Anand Samuel | 02.14.2019Anand Samuel, a pastor in the UAE, reflects on how the nine marks are biblical concepts, not Western ones.
4 Reasons You Should Preach through Jonah
By Josh VincentThe sea Jonah faced looks so small as we consider Jesus standing on the shore looking out upon the seemingly unending sea of God’s wrath.
Episode 75: On Church Planting (with Brian Davis and Nathan Knight)
With Nathan KnightWhat’s the difference between a church plant and a church? Is it best to start a church with a team of pastors rather than a solo pastor?