An Open Letter to Baptist Pastors Considering Open Membership
By Sam Emadi | 01.14.2019Baptism is an authorized declaration of the credibility of someone’s confession, not just a private judgment about whether we think someone is a Christian.
6 Reasons You Should Preach through Amos
By Nathan Loudin | 01.10.2019Has anyone had a church member recently ask, “Hey, when are you going to finally preach a series through Amos?”
Practice Charity, Pursue Credibility: How to Respond to a Child’s Profession of Faith
By C. Greggsen, S. Emadi | 01.07.2019In every case, a church ought to be careful, weeding through words to attempt to discern the motivation behind a profession of faith―in other words, its credibility.
A Pastor, His Dying Wife, and Their Church—A Group Text
By Jonathan Leeman | 01.04.2019Even in life’s most tragic moments, Christians can be thankful for the local church.
You Can’t Preach Christ Without Preaching Depravity
By Bradley Larson | 01.02.2019If we aim to preach Christ in our churches, then we must preach about what he endured and overcame on the cross.
Best Books for Pastors in 2018
By Alex Duke | 12.21.2018We asked pastors from around the world a simple question: what books did you read in 2018 that helped you be a better pastor?
4 Reasons You Should Preach through Joel
By Benjamin Wright | 12.20.2018Joel reaches all the way back to the curses of the Old Covenant and then all the way forward to anticipate the fulfillment of the New Covenant. It walks us from the Pentateuch to Revelation.
Five Encouragements for Pastors Intimidated by Biblical Counseling
By Edward T. Welch | 12.17.2018While caring for those who are suffering, many pastors are tempted to feel overwhelmed and under-qualified. If that’s you, pastor, here are five things to remember.
4 Reasons You Should Preach through Hosea
By Adam Triplett | 12.14.2018Why should pastors preach through the book of Hosea? Consider these four reasons.
The Pastor and Difficult Bioethical Decision Making
By Jeremy Meeks | 12.10.2018Here are eight maxims pastors ought to remember as they shepherd people through difficult bioethical decisions.
3 Reasons to Preach through Daniel
By Josh Manley | 12.07.2018The book of Daniel isn’t about Daniel. The book of Daniel is about Daniel’s God. If what you’ve taught or learned from this soaring book is that you should “dare to be a Daniel,” then I’m afraid you entirely missed the point.
Tips for Lay Preachers
By Tony Merritt Jr. | 12.04.2018Remember, all Scripture is inspired and profitable for God’s people (2 Tim 3:16). All of Scripture points to the gospel and to the Lord Jesus Christ. So in that sense, it doesn’t matter what text you choose to preach. Preach Christ and Him crucified. Exalt Him and get out of the way.
3 Reasons You Should Preach through Ezekiel
By Michael Lawrence | 11.29.2018Unless you’re one of those people that is into arcane prophecy and end-times speculation, then why should you preach the book of Ezekiel? Here are three reasons.
When A Pastor Commits Suicide
By Nathan Carter | 11.28.2018Yet another pastor committed suicide. But this time, he was my close friend. And so I keep asking myself: How can I make sense of this?
It’s Not Our Job to “Finish” the Missionary Task
By Matt Bennett | 11.26.2018Rather than aiming to “finish” the missionary task, let’s unite under the more modest banner of simply being faithful to the task.
