Interview with Tammy Priest Does understanding Jewish traditions matter to Christians? Tammy Priest is a Jewish follower of Jesus who began studying the Jewish scriptures with new eyes…
Every pastor knows the challenges in ministry. It can be intimidating to lead a congregation well—even harder to do so from a place of reflection and not reaction. You need wisdom. Wisdom not based on trends, but deeply rooted in God’s Word and the…
Interview with Charles E. Cotherman What does the whole church have to learn from rural and small town ministry? Charles Cotherman has a lifetime of experience in rural communities and…
By Charles E. Cotherman What does it mean to suffer with a place and its people for the long haul of ministry? Suffering happens to each of…
Interview with Jared C. Wilson Seminaries provide theological training—but a pastor needs more. In this interview, Jared C. Wilson tells us that Scripture values character more than…
Ask most people what they want in a pastor and you’ll hear about preaching, vision, and presence. These are good gifts. But we have all seen gifted pastors self-destruct or hurt healthy churches.
What if gathered worship isn’t primarily preparation for the Christian life but the primary way we experience connection with God? This piece from Harrison Perkins explores why God’s means of grace find their fullest expression not in private devotion, but in the assembled life of the church.
Many Christians seek God in dramatic encounters and extraordinary experiences. Harrison Perkins argues that God has already promised how we can meet with him.
Are all three Persons of the Trinity part of our salvation? Consider the trinitarian nature of salvation in Ephesians 1 and the inseparable operations of the Trinity.
For many Christians, the return of Christ has become a topic associated mainly with charts and debates. For Benjamin Vrbicek, the problem is that we have neglected just how important the end times are for grounding hope.