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The latest 9Marks newsletter–devoted to preaching–is now online. In my opinion, this is one of the most helpful resources for pastors being produced today.

My friend, the modest, quiet, peaceable master of understatement, Rev David Robertson, has posted an interesting article on the dire situation of ministry in modern Scotland, particularly from a Free Church of Scotland pespective.  Not all will agree with every…

The Protestant Church of Smyrna (modern day Izmir) has sent a letter to their brothers and sisters in the global church detailing the martyrdom of three Christian men in Malatya.  An earlier version of this letter has been widely circulated. …

I am saddened to learn today of the passing of Robert Webber, who was kind to me in my growing up years and happened to be one of the best professors I had at Wheaton College.  It is good to…

In addition to Carl’s excellent points, I offer the following: 1. The Church Fathers have a more constant concern for the poor — an emphasis sometimes lacking in contemporary evangelicalism. 2. The Church Fathers placed a prominent emphasis on the…

For those who owe a debt to John Stott, as I do, you may like to read a brief appreciation of his influence on me in 1971, here.

Robert Webber, advocate of an ancient-future brand of Christian faith, has passed away. CT’s obit is here.

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The news of John Stott’s upcoming retirement brings many thoughts of appreciation for his ministry, with gratitude to God. I first heard Dr. Stott preach at Wheaton College — a marvelous Bible exposition, with Stott’s characteristic clarity in explaining the…

It was a great blessing to have D.A. Carson at Tenth Presbyterian Church this weekend, both for the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology (PCRT) and for preaching on Sunday.  Preaching yesterday from James 1, Dr. Carson made a memorable comment…