One of our central values as a local church is the preaching of the Word. The Bible teaches that the proclamation of the Word is God’s appointed means (2 Timothy 4:1) for building up God’s people (Ephesians 4:11-13, Titus 1:3).…
A sobering reminder for leaders (we suffer most)
I keep forgetting this one shared by Daryl Dash. “A good and sobering reminder from D.A. Carson in The Cross and Christian Ministry: We follow a crucified Messiah. All the eschatological promises regarding the new heaven and the new earth,…
“Fast Food”: It should be a matter of “when,” not “if”
I am having the right kind of fast food for lunch today, meaning I’m having no food at all. Rather than allowing my stomach to always pound out marching orders, I am using the extra time to focus on prayer…
How I got started as a spiritual leader
One way to immerse yourself in God’s Word is to choose a book of the Bible and read it over and over again. Each time you read that book, write the date down in your Bible at the end of…
How much are you praying for the preaching of the Word in your local church?
One of the most important ways you can serve your local church is by praying for the preaching of the Word. Here is a note I recently sent to a number of men in our church. Guys: I wanted to…
Don’t plan a future for the “clouds in your coffee”
If you’re from my era, the word picture of “clouds in my coffee” doesn’t bring to mind verses from the Bible. Rather, my generation immediately hears Carly singing about the vanity of an unknown ex-boyfriend who probably thought the song…
Leaders: Don’t wear yourself out worrying about little bubbles
As Kipling said, leaders must, keep their heads when all men doubt them, yet make allowance for their doubting too. We must always be strong enough in our foundational commitments to Christ that we don’t topple every time someone questions…
Guys: “Keep” Proverbs 7 today, lest “all at once” you walk into an airplane propeller
I have a list of men that I email. Building leaders is one of my major goals at our church. If you would like to be on the list let me know. Guys, Aren’t you surprised we are having school? …
You should be motivated to know how your pastor spends his time
The Bible encourages believers that it is in their own self-interest to make care for their pastor (1 Tim 5:17-18, Hebrews 13:17). A new study from Lifeway Research summarizes how pastors spend their time. If you read it, you will…
Leaders know how to pick up a crumb and carry it into the next room
One of my major goals for the coming years is to continue to develop male leadership in our church. There are a group of guys that I sent this email out to today. Guys, Did you read Proverbs 30 today?…