The Place Of Evangelism In The Local Church
I will be the first to admit that I do not have the ‘gift’ of evangelism. I am envious of those who do. I know people who can witness to a stump. I know people who are excellent at ‘cold call’ evangelism. There are many days I wish I were one of those people. I
The Problem With Pulpit Committees
There is something about the ‘system’ which I am part of that bothers me. It’s the whole idea of pulpit committee’s. While I’ve had the privilege of working with several wonderful groups of people, this is not always the case. There are problems with this system. First of all, you have sheep calling the Shepherd.
For the Hurting Pastor
…and Those Who Hurt Him – Ernest Pickering. Regular Baptist Press. This 48-page book is pastoral in tone, biblical in content, honest in its appraisal (pastors do make mistakes!) and very practical in its counsel. Get extra copies to share with the official church family and to give to your hurting friends in the ministry.
From Mind to Heart
Christian Meditation Today – Peter Toon. Baker Books. The subject of “meditation” is still popular, and many people ask how Christian meditation differs from what the gurus are teaching. Toon not only answers that question competently but goes on to show how Christians should meditate. The author, a master of historical theology, gives us solid
Chosen Vessels
– edited by Charles Turner. Servant Publications. In this volume, ten well-known writers candidly discuss their heroes and explain why they admire them. J.I. Packer writes on David Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Thomas Howard on his father Philip Howard, Jr., R.C. Sproul on Thomas Aquinas, and so on. It’s a rich feast of good things for those
Counseling the Depressed
– Archibald D. Hart. Word Publications. This is Volume five of the Resources for Christian Counseling series. Gary Collins is the general editor of this helpful series. The author explains what depression is and gives helpful guidelines for counseling children, teens, the elderly, the bereaved, the suicidal person and so on. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online
Hot Tub Religion
– J. I. Packer. Tyndale House. J. I. Packer has long been one of our favorite writers, because he knows how to make theology personal and practical. These ten penetrating essays focus on the “state of the church” today. Pastors will shout “Amen!” as they read these chapters and will no doubt borrow a host
Has the Church Misread the Bible?
– Moises Sliva. Zondervan. This is the first volume in the series on hermeneutics called “Foundations of Contemporary Interpretation,” in Zondervan’s “Academie Books” line. This is a perceptive review of the history of interpretation as well as an excellent introductory volume to the series. We will be eagerly awaiting the others. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online
Ecclesiastes: The Mid-Life Crisis
– Don Anderson. Loizeaux. A practical study of the neglected book, Ecclesiastes. This is not a detailed commentary but an exposition of the book as it applies to the so-called “mid-life crisis.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes
– F. F. Bruce. Eerdmans. Dr. Bruce is known for his broad scholarship and theological competence and needs no endorsement from us. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Jesus: Lord and Savior
– F. F. Bruce. InterVarsity Press. It is wise for the preacher to read at least one new book a year on the person of Jesus Christ. The book proves that the “Christ of history” is also the “Christ of faith and experience.” Dr. Bruce adequately answers those who claim Jesus was a revolutionary, a
The Gospel of Moses
– Samuel J. Schultz Moody and The Heart of the Old Testament – Ronald Youngblood, Baker Books. Both survey Old Testament history and show the development of the theological concepts that form the basis for the New Testament message. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the