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People-Pleasing: The Worst Philosophy of Ministry
3–4 minutes708 wordsRead more: People-Pleasing: The Worst Philosophy of MinistryThere are different ministry philosophies out there. You may be ignorant of their names, but you have seen them in practice. Though all of them have their dangers, they are not equal. That said, I will start with the best and healthiest philosophy of ministry and end with the absolute worst. The “Theocentric and Bibliocentric”…
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On My Shelf: January-March
13–19 minutes3,029 wordsRead more: On My Shelf: January-MarchHere’s a behind-the-scenes look at what I’ve been reading over the past few months. I’ve included a brief description of each book from Amazon to give you a taste of what they’re about. Perhaps one of these titles will catch your interest and motivate you to add it to your cart! Before you start scrolling,…
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Article Roundup
3–4 minutes593 wordsRead more: Article RoundupHere’s a collection of helpful, edifying articles. Perhaps one will capture your attention and encourage you in the Lord. Happy reading! He Dawns as Mighty God by David Mathis We’ve become familiar with the phrase ‘Mighty God’ as a reference to the Christ child. This article invites us to exult in the true meaning of this…
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Article Roundup
3–4 minutes591 wordsRead more: Article RoundupHere’s a collection of helpful, edifying articles. Perhaps one will capture your attention and encourage you in the Lord. Happy reading! 5 Signs of Dead Faith by Robert Plummer A dead faith inevitably reveals itself. In this article, Plummer lists five signs of a dead faith from the book of James. “Thus, James instructs us…
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A Clarification on Elders
20–31 minutes4,836 wordsRead more: A Clarification on EldersOn Sunday evenings throughout the summer, a few men in our church have been leading our congregation through a teaching series called “Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches,” an introductory look at Baptist ecclesiology. A month ago, I taught on “The Church’s Shepherd Leaders: Elders,” which has sparked numerous conversations among our church members. I imagine…
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The Primacy of Preaching in Christian Ministry
11–16 minutes2,554 wordsRead more: The Primacy of Preaching in Christian MinistryIntroductory Statement: The senior pastor serves as the primary preacher and teacher within the local church. This role is essential to the spiritual health of the congregation. And, for the pastor, ministering the Word of God is not merely one task among many; it is the very lifeblood of a pastor’s calling. “The public ministry of…
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The Case for Children in Corporate Worship
9–13 minutes2,017 wordsRead more: The Case for Children in Corporate WorshipIntroductory Statement: The church, as the body of Christ, is called to be a family. This is not merely a metaphor; it’s a living, breathing reality (1 Timothy 3:14-16). And the gathered worship of God’s people is the heartbeat of this family, where the Word is faithfully preached, the ordinances are properly administered, and the people…
Philip McDuffie 