Authorities and the preacher’s unbelief

Life

Paul Grimmond | 10 July, 2009 | 3 comments

After two decades of living the Christian life and almost a decade of preaching the Bible regularly, it’s easy to think that I trust God’s word. But this week I’ve been confronted by my unbelief.

What’s your instant reaction to reading this passage?

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. (Rom 13:1-2)

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Driscoll on church leadership: six things I loved about it.

Pastoral Ministry

Ben Pfahlert | 10 June, 2009 | 16 comments

I just read A Book You’ll Actually Read On Church Leadership by Mark Driscoll. Here are six things I loved about it:

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Alex Ferguson and ministry success

Pastoral Ministry, Sola Panel

Sandy Grant | 28 May, 2009 | 6 comments

I played and refereed soccer as a kid, but I prefer to watch Rugby League. So apart from the World Cup, I don’t watch much soccer these days.

That means I was unaware of the full extent of Alex Ferguson’s achievements as Manager of Manchester United, until I noticed that their 0-0 draw with Arsenal last week to win the English Premier League had seen their club draw equal with Liverpool as record holders for the greatest number of titles.

Under Ferguson’s stewardship, Man U have won eleven English Championships. Eleven! In addition, there were two European Champions Leagues, and five FA Cups among 25 trophies in all. Ferguson is the most successful manager in British football history.

But what’s any of that got to do with ministry?

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Christian modelling part II (Factotum #10 continued)

Pastoral Ministry

Paul Grimmond | 12 April, 2009

Last week, our Saturday post spoke about five people or groups that the Bible encourages us to look to as models: (1) God (2) Christ (3) the apostle Paul (4) Christian leaders (5) other Christians. This week turns to examine the implications of this thinking about Christian modelling for those in Christian ministry.
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Christian modelling (Factotum #10)

Everyday Ministry

Paul Grimmond | 5 April, 2009

This week’s blast from the past raises the issue of what models we look to as Christians. Enjoy.

Who are our models?

Who should Christians be looking to as models or examples of the Christian way of life? The following section provides a Bible search on the subject of modelling and imitation. You might like to work through it in a study group.

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What is a leader? (Factotum #7)

Pastoral Ministry

Paul Grimmond | 1 March, 2009

First published some 14 years ago, this article reminds me that there are some things that never change. What makes a good leader? Hopefully this will get you thinking.
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Nine reasons to work at one-to-one ministry

Couldn't Help Noticing

Gordon Cheng | 1 March, 2008

With the help of The Reformed Pastor (written by Richard Baxter) and the Bible (written by God), and in no particular order, I have thought of nine good reasons why Christian leaders and preachers should work hard at one-to-one ministry.
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