New Post on CaffeinatedTheology – Let’s Talk about Planning Church Evangelism for the New Year
All pastors know that they need to lead their churches in some form of evangelism.
New Post On PreachingSource – Comforting Those Who Are Grieving
Loss is real, and grief plagues everyone to some degree. The struggle of grief can present itself through the loss of a family member, a pet, or even a job. The overwhelming emotion of grief can hit at any time. Grief, known as the emotion experienced after loss, is one of the strongest emotions. Grief … Read more New Post On PreachingSource – Comforting Those Who Are Grieving
What does Cyclocross have to do with Ministry?
What cyclocross taught me about ministry. Some of you may know that I love to ride bikes. This past weekend I raced in the Resolutions Cup State Cyclocross Race in Garland, TX, and it was a blast! But I learned some things about ministry through this experience that I want to share with you today. Before … Read more What does Cyclocross have to do with Ministry?
Why study the book of Revelation?
Why Study The Book Of Revelation? Not too long ago I was asked, “why do we even study the book of revelation?” While I know that some find the book confusing or intimidating due to the intense subject matter and vivid use of analogy, I have found that studying the book of Revelation is good … Read more Why study the book of Revelation?
New Post On PreachingSource – The Preacher’s Ministry As Shepherd & Counselor
Preaching has many roles. Preaching can fulfill the purposes of teaching, evangelism, discipleship, or a multitude of other functions. However, the preacher has a responsibility in his preaching that is often overlooked. The preacher has a duty to shepherd his people through the counsel of his preaching.
New Post on CaffeinatedTheology – 30 Questions To Ask A Search Committee
Every once in awhile I get a call from a fellow pastor friend who is nervous about going before a pastoral search committee. After receiving such a call recently, I kept thinking through the kind of questions I would encourage them to ask in order to learn more about the church.
New Post In CaffeinatedTheology – Pastoral Preaching
t was one of those Sundays. I had given the message all I had. I had preached the text, I had equipped the saints, and I had exhorted the sinners. I felt that I had nailed the message that morning. The good vibes from Sunday morning continued to carry me as I headed into the office that week. I felt as if I finally had a grip on my preaching and I was excited to jump into writing the sermon for next Sunday.
New Post in CaffeinatedTheology – What Does An Assimilation Process Look Like?
The assimilation process of a church is vital. If a pastor or the church leadership does not know how the people are to progress from guest to member, it is guaranteed that the guests do not know how to get involved in the church.
For many churches, the assimilation process is ambiguous.
New Post on CaffeinatedTheology – When Missions Cause Confusion.
With the recent death of missionary John Chau, there has been a whirlwind of reactions and opinions. Some grieve the loss of life and the tragic nature of his death while pursuing a greater cause; others argue that his death was pointless and could have been avoided.
New Post on CaffeinatedTheology – Knowing What Hill To Die On.
The past few weeks have proved to be an interesting season for me in ministry. While the season has been fruitful for my congregation, I have received several calls from fellow pastors who are new in their churches and currently facing difficult decisions in their churches.