Posted in Christianity, Church, Pastor, Pastoral Ministry, Reformed, Theology, tagged Christianity, Church, Pastor, Pastoral Ministry, Reformed, Theology on May 17, 2019| 15 Comments »
This is from last year’s conference which they have just made available online for others to benefit from. It is sponsored by P&R Publishing (among others), which is one of my top favorite Christian publisher. The conference is called “Faithful Shepherd Pastors’ Retreat” and last year’s theme was on “The Welcoming Church.”
What is the purpose of this conference?
Posted in Bible, Christianity, Devotion, Devotional, Pastor, Reformed, Theology, tagged Bible, Christianity, Devotion, Devotional, Pastor, Reformed, Theology on January 29, 2019| 23 Comments »
This is from my daily Greek exercise of sight reading many months ago, courtesy of Vincent S Artale Jr.
Our text is from the Greek translation of 1 Timothy 3:1. Here is my translation:
“SENTENCE 3 ‹ πιστὸς ὁ λόγος › [CD Εἴ [TP τις TP] ἐπισκοπῆς ὀρέγεται CD]
This is a faithful word: If anyone desire to be an overseerκαλοῦ ἔργου ἐπιθυμεῖ”
he desire a good work
Here are some observations:
Posted in alex montoya, Christianity, expository preaching, Pastor, Pastoral Ministry, Preacher, Preaching, Reformed, Theology, tagged alex montoya, Christianity, Expository Preaching, Pastor, Pastoral Ministry, Preacher, Preaching, Reformed, Theology on January 15, 2019| 21 Comments »
Pastor Alex Montoya has been instrumental in God shaping how I preach and also with wisdom concerning pastoral ministry. He’s to me the Hispanic Charles Spurgeon and I lament that he’s retired from teaching in seminary.
Last week he’s recently taught for a Seminary Winterim session on the passion of preaching. In a one week intensive course he taught a future generation of those entering ministry on homiletic (how to preach).
I thought I share them with viewers to help preachers and those who are teachers.
Here are the videos:
Posted in Christianity, Pastor, Pastoral Ministry, Reformed, Theology, tagged Christianity, Pastor, Pastoral Ministry, Reformed, Theology on January 4, 2019| 29 Comments »
Ephesians 6:17 refers to the Word of God as the sword of the Spirit: “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
If the Word of God is a sword then that this helps us with understanding further two biblical roles of Pastors.
Posted in Book Review, Christianity, funeral, Pastor, Pastoral Ministry, Reformed, Theology, tagged book review, Christianity, funeral, Pastor, Pastoral Ministry, Reformed, Theology on October 20, 2018| 21 Comments »
Dan S. Lloyd. Leading Today’s Funerals: A Pastoral Guide for Improving Bereavement Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, October 1st 1997. 126 pp.
4 out of 5
Purchase: Amazon
I read the kindle version of this book in preparation for my first funeral that I will be doing as a pastor. I had to read this pretty quick given the situation. I am glad I did as it was helpful. I read this work and took lots of notes from it. This was a book that I wished I read in seminary.
Posted in 9 Marks, Christianity, Church, Pastor, Reformed, Theology, tagged 9 Marks, Burnout, Christianity, Church, Pastor, Reformed, Theology on August 19, 2018| 17 Comments »
Pastoral burnout is a real problem. 9 Marks Ministry for their latest journal focuses on this problem. I think Pastors and church leaders will benefit from it. Also regular Church members would benefit from it in terms of their own prayers for the church, pastors and ministering to their own pastor. Church life is a two way street. You can find it here.
I’m glad they make this journal available for free.
Here’s the breakdown of individual articles.
Posted in Christianity, Ligon Duncan, Pastor, Preacher, Reformed, Theology, tagged Christianity, Ligon Duncan, Pastor, Preacher, Reformed, Theology on March 11, 2018| 9 Comments »
It’s the Lord’s Day…and Day Light Saving!
So to save time since it’s a duty day as a pastor and preacher I thought I share this video from Ligon Duncan. It’s on his remembrance of his early days in ministry. It’s worth listening to for those who are younger pastors new to the ministry.
Enjoy this video. And may those who are in the ministry continue you growing in grace and remaining humble and loving of our churches!
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