Pastoral Theology & Change
by Jackson Watts One of the most frustrating aspects of Christian leadership—and pastoral ministry in particular—is the challenge of leading congregations through change. By change we mean either the 1) introduction of something new to the church’s life, 2) reformation of an existing aspect of a church’s ministry,…
A Radical Call to Love God and Do What You Will
by Kevin Hester I have two college-age sons, one in high school, and one in middle school. They have been raised in a Christian home and my wife and I have prayed that they would find and pursue God’s will. They seem to be trying, just like most…
Whose Sermon is It?
by Randy Corn It was better than twenty years ago. I was attending the Bible Conference at our National Convention listening to a preacher I knew only by reputation. He did a good job with some fine insights into God’s Word and some unusual turns of phrase that…
Bumper Sticker Theology
by Randy Corn Does the name Piotr Mledozeniec ring a bell? If you are anything like me, it doesn’t, but I would bet you have seen some of his work. Mr. Mledozeniec is a Polish graphic designer who came up with a design for a traveling exhibit from…