Nothing shakes a growth group up like new members, but what if those new members are non-Christians? How should you lead in that situation? How do you manage the good things and the difficulties?
In response to my recent post ‘False gospels and me’, Neil Foster asked this: I find a dilemma. As a Christian person whose full-time job is not preaching, I find myself (even outside work hours) often speaking about issues that are not a central part of the gospel. Same-sex marriage and
It can be hard for Christian pastors, whose full-time job is dominated by contact with Christians, to meet non-Christians, but it dawned on me that one of the best options I had was right on-site.
The normalization and celebration of sin has become so pervasive in the entertainment we have grown up enjoying that it can be difficult for us to discern whether or not God is pleased with our lifestyle.
An interview with Richard Chin on how he memorized Colossians in a group.
The risen Jesus proclaimed that all authority had been given to him. Of course all authority belonged to Jesus—he had just conquered death! But Matthew tells us that, while some worshipped, others doubted.
Essential reading for all fathers, bringing some much needed clarity, help and biblical perspective to not only defining the role but fulfilling it. (epub or Kindle files)
Phillip Jensen's stirring inaugural sermon as Dean of St Andrew's Cathedral will provide other preachers (and non-preachers) to preach the gospel tirelessly and fearlessly. (Single audio CD)
When someone gives me a gift, or teaches me something, or takes me somewhere, whenever I use or do or visit in the future, I pray for them.
Getting people to read their Bibles, and keeping Christians connected, is a great challenge across large distances and for people who are unable to access good Bible teaching.