Church & Ministry

^{Note: Dr. Sam Horn is host of The Word for Life radio program.}

by Dr. Sam Horn

Reviewed by Todd Wood.

Harline, Craig. Sunday: A History of the First Day from Babylonia to the Super Bowl. New York: Doubleday, 2007. Hardcover, 450 pages. $26.00.

Being Satisfied with Our Shepherd and Pleased with Our Pastor

by Doug Smith

<sup>Author’s Note: This article is adapted from a message delivered at the first graduation for the Cumberland Area Pulpit Supply, Phase 1 Training, on April 14, 2007.

Psalm 23—A Psalm of David

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.</sup>

by Michael Osborne

by Aaron Blumer

As a pastor, I’ve been surprised by how often I encounter Christian parents who are disappointed that our church provides “kid times.” Regularly, our church gathers children, separates them from their families, and focuses on their needs. Many see this practice as unbiblical and bad for the family. Are they right?

by Daniel R. Brown and Kevin T. Bauder.

What Is a Church Council?

A church council is a representative body of pastors and messengers, invited from fellowshipping churches, called by a particular congregation to advise it on matters of organization, ordination, or resolution of disputes.

Who Calls a Church Council?

by Daniel R. Brown

Reviewed by J.A. Ingold (Jack)

Stetzer, Ed, and Mike Dodson. Comeback Churches: How 300 Churches Turned Around and Yours Can Too. Nashville, Tenn: B & H Pub Group, 2007. 226 pages. $17.99

(Review copy courtesy of B&H Publishing Group)

by Jeff Straub

More on the Blessings of Small Groups

Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.

by Ryan McCammack