Discerning Between Godly and Worldly Grief
Godly grief leads to mourning over sin, not simply its consequences.
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Why the Doctrine of Conversion Matters for Membership Interviews
It’s difficult to discern whether someone has been converted if you’re hazy on what conversion is.
Unclear Evangelism Leads to Unclear (and False) Conversions
When we appeal to people’s carnal desires, we should not be surprised when our “converts” are more in love with the world than with our Savior.
What Conversion Looks Like in Messy People (Like Me)
All sinners, regardless of past trauma, messiness of life, socioeconomic background, or educational attainment must be converted the same way—through repentance and faith in Christ alone.
Aiming for Conversion in Our Preaching
Worse than offending unbelievers is treating them like they are believers. Instead, we must aim to help sinners see their sin and confess their need for Christ. This spiritual clarity is not cruel, but kind.
Eight Enemies of Pastoral Friendship
Biblical friendship is not a luxury for pastors. It is one of God's ordinary means of sustaining us for long-term ministry.
Finish the Race: Final Steps in the Transition to a Plurality of Elders
It is easy to get lost in wanting to lead out in change just so we can say we did it, or out of concern to our reputation. But our motivation for change should be to bring greater glory to God and greater health to his church.
We Were Waiting to Die: Suffering as a Missionary for the Sake of the Name
I am here to testify that God is with his people in the midst of their suffering. Jesus promised to be with his people to the end of the age (Matt. 28:20), and he is faithful.
Your People Need to Know the “Why” of Shifting to a Plurality of Elders
It seems the reason God gives pastors a job that is too big for one man is that he never intended for one man to do it alone!
How God Prepared Our Church for 9/11 Through Sermon Planning
The Lord can work his wisdom into our plans long before we realize how great our need will be or when it will arrive.
Mark Dever’s Remarks on the Sunday after 9/11
May God use these tragic events in our lives, and in the lives of those around us, to remind us of the brevity of this life, and the certainty of judgment.
Before Transitioning to a Plurality of Elders, Know Your Church’s History
To shepherd a flock well, we need to understand that flock, and part of doing that is understanding where they have been and the events that have shaped them.
Counsel for a Young Pastor of a Long-Established Congregation
For a young pastor, consistency becomes one of the primary ways to demonstrate that you are not there to disrupt for disruption’s sake, but to shepherd with care and conviction according to the Word of God.
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