As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
“But what about my aspiration to pastor? Was that something I’d have to give up on? No, far from it! In fact, in God’s kindness, the fits and starts of my journey made my pastoral aspirations even more clear. My aspiration was to be a lay elder.” - 9 Marks
“ ‘Southern Baptists want this issue clarified,’ Mohler said in the video. ‘The vast majority of Southern Baptists … are absolutely clear and have been all along that the office of pastors is restricted to men as qualified by Scripture.’” - Baptist Press
A sermon delivered on Thursday evening, March 28, 1872, by C. H. Spurgeon, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.
There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture’s eye hath not seen; the lion’s whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it. (Job 28:7-8)
“The Northeast School of Theology and Ministry gladly announces a formal reciprocal agreement with Faith Baptist Bible College. FBBC will now accept credits earned at NSTM.” - GARBC
Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke 17:20–21)
“The kingdom of God is within you.” That’s what Jesus said. Do these words imply a spiritual kingdom? Did Jesus defy first-century expectations of a physical kingdom of God on earth by replacing it with a spiritual kingdom where He reigns in the hearts of men?
“Is it possible that you should try to build a bigger platform? By platform, I only mean some position of influence. This broad sense of the word would include a social media following or a podcast, as well as publishing a book or even taking a pastorate…. but might also include planting a church or getting a PhD to publish or teach.” - London Lyceum
“Notice three things that Peter did in his evangelistic preaching that those of us who preach the Gospel can also do.” - Baptist Press
“The average evangelical Protestant gives 1.66 percent of their household income to the church, researchers said.” - Baptist Press
“John Tarwater, 55, taught in the business and finance department at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. He was also a vocal proponent of Christian sexuality, moral ethics, and discourse, having published various articles on sexual ethics.” - MinistryWatch
“This article aims to define strategy as it pertains to the church and to encourage pastors to embrace strategic thinking as a vital step toward fulfilling their mission. While I don’t delve into the specifics of developing a strategy here, I believe understanding its importance is a powerful first step.” - CPPL
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