Assuming Too Much? Going Deeper on Church Membership
W. Jackson Watts When the Commission for Theological Integrity published an essay about church membership in its inaugural edition of De Doctrina, it wasn’t a random decision. It revealed a collective sense that the doctrine of the church (ecclesiology) has been too often neglected in the National Association…
Ancient Wisdom on 2 Timothy 4:2
W. Jackson Watts One of the striking qualities of the New Testament is how practical it is concerning the office of elder/overseer/pastor. This claim of practicality may seem strange. After all, we regularly have about the pastorate which the Bible leaves unanswered: how much should we pay a…
Favorite Books in 2024: Staying Sharp for Pastoral Ministry
Rodney Holloman Like many pastors, I focused most of my reading on the fulfilling demands of preaching and counseling. However, several books were helpful and deserve a spot in the annual end-of-year review. God, Gift, and Guide: Knowing the Holy Spirit by Gregg Allison was a helpful introductory…
Favorite Books in 2024: Correcting Imbalances
Matt Pinson This year I’ve particularly enjoyed a handful of books that I think address imbalances or “pendulum-swings” in thought and practice. It should go without saying that there are things that all these authors assert in these books that I am completely opposed to (not to mention…
Favorite Books in 2024: The One that Stood Out
Cory Thompson This past year was a slower one for my reading habits. Much of my time and attention was taken up by a major church remodeling project that consumed a significant portion of my schedule. Most of the reading I did was directly related to sermon preparation.…