Chris Brauns

Pastoral Search Interview Questions

Let me say at the onset, I do NOT think pastoral search committees or pulpit nominating committees should only interview a potential pastor about preaching. But, certainly, preaching should be a major part of what they interview a potential pastor about.Below are some potential interview questions about preaching. You probably won’t want to use them all. Maybe you will only want to use one or two. But, at least these give some idea of how you might interview a potential pastor about preaching.

I know the questions are all numbered one. When I pasted the material into my blog, it did that with the numbers, and I don’t have the energy to change them all right now. . .

If this material is helpful, I would love to hear about it. You can e-mail me at chris at theredbrickchurch.org.

Conquering Bitterness

No sane person wants to be bitter. We know better. Bitterness is a poison that corrodes our hearts. One person said that being bitter is like drinking poison and hoping that someone else will die.

Spatial Disorientation

All airplane pilots should learn about “spatial disorientation.” Spatial disorientation is a condition in which a pilot’s perception of direction does not agree with reality. Pilots experiencing spatial disorientation feel like down is up and up is down. They can literally be flying upside down and not know it.

Help “Getting” Revenge

I need your help . . . .

I continue to work on my book on forgiveness. I am “laboring” today on Labor Day on the chapter on revenge: I’m against it (and so is God).

Most of all realize that revenge is wrong for Christians. Yet, I am convinced that many of us allow ourselves just a little revenge when we have been hurt. Most revenge is not as spectacular as some Sicilian vendetta. Rather, we have little ways of getting back.

The Urgency of Psalm 127

Children can be the greatest source of joy and the greatest source of pain.What incredible joy is felt with the birth of a child or a grandchild, to watch them grow up and mature. One of my major life goals is to see my children love and follow the Lord Jesus Christ. So, when they demonstrate genuine spiritual interest, my heart is so encouraged.

Children are one of the greatest sources of joy, yet, nothing hurts like seeing children make bad decisions. Thinking back over my years as a pastor, I think the people in the greatest pain are those whose children make bad choices. I think of one couple, their son’s choices were so bad that he ended up in prison. They were left to raise their grandchildren in their retirement years.

Be Encouraged

Watch this and be encouraged! http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ee73e63418003b47d7d5 What do you think?

Do You Love Your Children?

The Bible instructs parents to love their children. But, the Bible does not define love as squishy sentimentalism that gives children whatever they want whenever they ask for it.

In fact, Scripture says, “He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.” (Pr 13:24) Parents who truly love their children consistently discipline them.

The Great Baptism Discussion of 2007

The Baptists and Presby’s (I have roots in both) have been debating what should be required regarding baptism . . . Go to Justin Taylor’s blog to get an overview of the whole discussion.

Team Sunday

Would you agree that athletics offer a strategic opportunity to share the good news of Jesus Christ?

At their best, sports teach young people how to be disciplined and work hard. Teams build close friendships. Athletics teach young people to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.

Wisdom in the Path of a Hurricane

Hurricane Dean seems to be setting its sites on Grand Cayman. Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile, the pastor of First Baptist of Grand Cayman, shares his thoughts about disaster. In doing so, he interacts with John Piper and Greg Boyd. You would do…

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