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Preaching and Being Captured by the Passage

There is much to be learned from this backstage interview with CJ Mahaney at the SBC Pastor’s Conference. I enjoy watching the passion and energy that oozes from Mahaney as he talks about gospel forgiveness and preaching. I find his advice on staying motivated to be full of biblical wisdom. Take five minutes and be

Mark Dever on Leaving a Local Church

This excerpt or “quick tips” is from Mark Dever’s little book, What is a Healthy Church? I don’t know who reads the Messenger (pastors or lay people), but I thought this might be helpful for both pastors and lay people. For pastors it could serve as a reference to help ask helpful questions to a

Matt Chandler on Gospel Realignment and Cancer

Backstage: Matt Chandler from SBC Greater Things 2010 on Vimeo.

Ronnie Floyd, The GCR and Hard Questions

Money and resources are a means to advance the gospel. More money and moving money around will not save anyone, but prayerfully, biblically and strategically using money to get Spirit-filled people in the right places with the gospel is a paramount to accomplishing the Great Commission. Making hard decisions based on what God values and

A Father’s Greatest Gift; Giving the Gospel and Loving Mom

What is the best thing a father can do for his children? What is the best thing he can give them? Several years ago I had a conversation with a young man about his hopes and dreams for life after college. He was telling me that the combination of his father being absent and the

GCR Day Reflections

I prayerfully watched with great anticipation and interest yesterday from my office as the GCR recommendations were discussed, debated and finally approved by a reported overwhelming majority. Since yesterday I have taken some time to reflect on what I was able to see on video, read about on Twitter, and discuss with a person I

The GCR and Afghanistan

As the 2010 SBC Conference continues and Baptist Leaders act on the proposals from the GCR Task Force, I hope we frame it in the reality that there are untold millions (perhaps billions) dying without the good news of Jesus and there are those who are dying for the good news of Jesus. Here is

SBC Pastor’s Meeting; Why I am Encouraged

I’m not in Orlando but I am taking in what I can be way of streaming video. You can watch it with me by clicking on this link: Pastor’s Meeting Streaming Live. I am encouraged already this morning (Monday, June 14th) by a couple of things I have observed. First, I am encouraged by the

Lyrical Theology and Stylistic Preference

I have my own preferences when it comes to music style, but in almost every case I can lay aside my preferences, my opinions, and appreciate a stylistic medium that accurately communicates the truth of the Bible. I especially appreciate it when so much of the music that is played on Christian radio falls short

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