We tend to think of the Reformation as a revolution in doctrine. And so it was. But the Reformation was also a ministry revolution.
Lecturer Matthew Jensen guides readers through Paul’s letters to the church in Thessalonica.
This clever little booklet follows the success of the original Short Steps for Long Gains, with Bible studies that the whole family can discuss.
Sometimes when you first start out as a leader it can be tempting to look at the people higher in leadership over you and think to yourself, “I can’t wait to be in that position. I’ll be able to do what I want and I’ll have lots more flexibility. The more authority and responsibility I have, the more freedom I’ll have to do what I want.” But that’s not how it works—and especially not in Christian leadership.
If I try to be intentionally humble I can go pretty well—to a point. But the second I think “I can feel myself changing, I think I’m getting more humble”, I’ve blown it.
Now, before you rightly rebuke me for misquoting Jesus and James, let me explain what I mean by “let your yes be no”. I think too often in ministry, be it paid or lay, we automatically say yes to things instead of saying no. While this isn’t always a bad thing, it does become a major problem when we too easily become doers for Christ instead of followers of Christ.
8 interactive Bible studies for small groups and individuals on Luke 19–24.
Once your evangelistic course is over, what happens next?
What should I do with my money, and how can I best use it?
Bible-believing Christians have always recognized the category of the tender-hearted soul. This is the true believer who is nonetheless overly anxious, almost obsessive, about their spiritual state.