Feed My Sheep
A Passionate Plea for Preaching Soli Deo Gloria Publications. Erwin Lutzer says, “This is the most compelling plea to restore preaching to its time-honored status that I have ever read.” Jerry Bridges writes, “Every minister of God’s Word will profit from prayerfully reading this book.” It is a worthy book to have in your library.
New Testament Exegesis
– Gordon D. Fee. Westminster John Knox Press. This is a handbook for students and pastors. The author believes the task of exegesis is to understand the divine-human intention locked within the Biblical text. This is a step by step analysis of the exegetical process that has made this book a standard for nearly two
Pentecost and After
Studies in the Book of Acts – M. R. DeHann. Kregel. Dr. DeHaan, was a beloved Bible teacher who died in 1965. This is a devotional exposition of the book of Acts adapted from his Radio Bible Class broadcast. Twenty six studies that will bless you. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe
The Farewell Ministry of Christ
– T. Ernest Wilson A study of John 13-17 and Men of the Mountains and Valleys, which is a study of some of the great men of the Bible. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Messianic Psalms
– T. Ernest Wilson. Gospel Folio Press. A study of sixteen of the Psalms which portray Jesus at his Birth, with His bride; in his temptation and betrayal; as the Last Adam; The King of Glory and more. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church,
Volume 03, Issue 05
March 18 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formed, 1949. March 21 On this day, the U.S. Government closed the island prison of Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay, after 30 years as an icon of both law enforcement and gangster movies, 1963. March 23 On this day, President Ronald Reagan first proposed the Strategic Defense Initiative,
Prayer Of Jacob
Written by: Warren W. Wiersbe The church-growth people have been bandying about a new word: anonymity. At first I thought it was the name of one of the early church fathers. Instead, it seems to be the new idea that visitors (or “the unchurched,” as we call them before we “church” them) don’t want to
Aging
Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know “why” I look this way. I’ve traveled a long
Christian Bumper Stickers
Be ye fishers of men. You catch them – He’ll clean them. Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous. Don’t put a question mark where God put a period. Don’t wait for 6 strong men to take you to church. Forbidden fruits create many jams. God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
Educational Preparation
Pastors are much more educated than the average American. Over 9 out of 10 pastors (94%) graduated from college in preparation for church ministry compared to only 21 percent for U.S. adults. Three-fourths attended graduate school. Seminaries played a larger role in preparing pastors for ministry than Bible colleges. One third of pastors (35%) attended
First Ministry Position
The typical pastor assumed his or her first ministry position at the age of 25. The majority (59%) started out as a solo pastor with no other ministry staff at the church. Four in ten (38%) started as a ministry staff person in a multiple staff setting. Only three percent began ministry as a senior
Influences in Choosing Ministry as a Career
Strong sense of God’s call = 87%Pastor or mentor who modeled ministry favorably = 58%Parents = 27%Other family or friends = 25%Crisis event in life = 11%Spouse = 9% 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.