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Preaching, Teaching and Writing about God’s Word–and this great quote from the comments… from John Holt Rice (President of Union Seminary) who in 1828 made this statement, “We want plain Bible preachers – men, who … Preaching/writing it like it isRead more

Yes–a pastor should try to smile even when things are difficult for him. Since God is in control we’re not limited to our own wisdom and resources in dealing with difficulty. I believe as Tony … Still smilingRead more

On Pastoral Perception The danger of the Sr. Pastorate model of church government is that he will have the tendency to view ministry primarily through his own desires, personality, convictions, and preferences. Before long, his … Pastoral thoughts for 9/27/05Read more

Guest post By Carolyn Pierpont On a recent shopping trip, I was perusing the card selection trying to find the perfect card for my husband’s birthday. What I found were many cards that were meant … Worthy of His TrustRead more

I’m trying to prepare myself for the use of PowerPoint during our worship services so I found this interview with Rene Shlaepfer intersting. Here are few ideas gleaned from the interview; Keep the slides simple … No more cheesy powerpointRead more

By Kenneth L. Pierpont A summer day stands out in my memory. We were swimming at the community pool in Baltimore, Ohio where my sister Melony, brother-in-law Jim and their family lived at the time. … JeremiahRead more

By: Maynard H. Belt — Reprinted with permission O to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be! Let Thy goodness like a fetter bind my wand’ring heart to Thee. Prone to wander–Lord, … Have you ever wondered if you were backsliding?Read more

That title sounds a bit sinister doesn’t it? It makes it sound like crafty, Michigan homeshoolers are deceiving the state. Thanks to Isabel Lyman I found this article at the DetNews.com a little interesting. It … Homeschooled kids elude stateRead more

Ephesians 4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to … Pastor-teachers – for equipping the saintsRead more

I’m getting back into full-time pastor mode. It sure is fun. It’s a privilege. It’s also a great burden — in a good sort of way. Part of this full-time thing is preaching and teaching … Books for Biblical ExpositorsRead more