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Preaching and Criticism: How Does the Expositor Remain Faithful to His Calling

November 2, 2022

By Patrick Slyman Today, I’m writing to my fellow expositors out there—men who have dedicated their lives to mining the riches of God’s Word, who have committed themselves to drawing their people to the text of Scripture, and who rest on the Spirit to take their lisping words and change their people’s hearts. READ … More Preaching and Criticism: How Does the Expositor Remain Faithful to His Calling

Devotional Thought for Today – 02/08/2021

February 8, 2021

1 Peter 5 In this the closing Chapter of Peter’s first Epistle to the churches scattered about Asia minor, he reminds them or maybe better put leaves them with some final instructions as the eldest of “elders.” v.1-4 Is an exhortation to the elders to feed the flock and lead as Jesus had taught him … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/08/2021

Daily Devotional – Pray for Ministers

December 28, 2020

I am working the next couple of days so y’all get the short form again. I thought I would share from my reading of Matthew Henry’s Devotional on prayer. While this devotional is directed specifically at those in the Pulpit it is applicable to all who minister the true uncompromising Holy Word of God and … More Daily Devotional – Pray for Ministers

Pastor, Pay Careful Attention

May 25, 2020

Pastor, Pay Careful Attention by David Qaoud Using Acts 20:28 as his text David finds 5 “takeaways” for pastors to contemplate. First, pastors need to pay careful attention to their own spiritual lives Second…the pastor is also called to pay careful attention to the souls of his flock. Third, God himself ordained that you would be … More Pastor, Pay Careful Attention

How Much Authority Does a Pastor Have?

February 15, 2020

How Much Authority Does a Pastor Have? By Austin T. Duncan, Feb 14, 2020 If Jesus, the sinless and perfect son of God, limited Himself to speaking nothing during his incarnation except the truth He received from His father, how much more should those who have been called into His ministry speak only on the … More How Much Authority Does a Pastor Have?

Humble Yourself

September 27, 2019

Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5 ESV) Igualmente, jóvenes, estad sujetos a los ancianos; y todos, sumisos unos a otros, revestíos de humildad; porque: Dios resiste a los soberbios, … More Humble Yourself

Lessons from 50 Years of Pastoral Ministry

June 25, 2018

Not long after I began as a Volunteer Chaplain at Hancock County Jail and preaching regularly a few times a week I had the pleasure of hearing Geoff speak at a conference on “Christ the Mediator”. To say that I was impressed with his energy and commitment to the Word would be and understatement. Later … More Lessons from 50 Years of Pastoral Ministry

On Being Pastored

May 23, 2017

The following article assumes that you are in a solid bible believing and teaching church. One built upon the covenants of Grace as set forth in God’s Holy Word. If you are not in such a church check out the Founder Ministry Church Search at the Bottom of the link below. – Mike Phil Newton … More On Being Pastored

Pray for Your Church Leaders

January 18, 2017

If we are not doing this we are failing in our duties as chosen children of God. The warning in the book of James to teachers is sobering, “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness” (3:1)… Continued at Source: Pray … More Pray for Your Church Leaders