Brothers, do not lose hope
I am a blessed man. I have the privilege of serving a church as pastor. There are more blessings attending to this call than I can possibly describe. God has been especially kind in allowing me to serve a church…
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The Cult of the Visioneer
I spent my early years in ministry immersed in the language of vision and mission. Somewhere along the way, it was decided that if a church was going to be successful then it must have both a mission and vision…
Everything you ever wanted to know about a rich preacher but were afraid to ask…
If you have been hoping for a new reality show highlighting the life of a rich preacher in Texas then good news is on the way! However, if you are like me and dread the idea of yet another sad…
Dying to know how rich preachers live?
If you have been hoping for a new reality show highlighting the big life of a rich preacher in Texas then good news is on the way! Ed Young Jr., pastor of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, TX is negotiating terms…
How to Listen to a Sermon
Editor’s Note: In the coming months, reformation21 will be reprinting some of our classic articles. This month’s selection comes from January 2002. Shortly before college I read Mortimer Adler’s little classic How to Read a Book. That may sound like…
How to Listen to a Sermon
Editor’s Note: In the coming months, reformation21 will be reprinting some of our classic articles. This month’s selection comes from January 2002. Shortly before college I read Mortimer Adler’s little classic How to Read a Book. That may sound like…
Concerning the Care of Souls
Concerning the True Care of SoulsBy Martin Bucer218 p.Banner of Truth (November 2009) 72 544×376 Normal 0 false false false “When you join our church, don’t expect traditional shepherding care from the pastors. You must understand that we’ve made a…
How to Listen to a Sermon
How to Listen to a SermonUnderstanding the TimesDerek Thomas Sermons! They are the stuff of jokes! Like this on, which makes the rounds in different guises: “Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She…
How to Listen to a Sermon
Shortly before college I read Mortimer Adler’s little classic How to Read a Book. That may sound like an odd title. After all, how could somebody read the book unless they already knew how to read? And if they did…