Philip McDuffie

  • People-Pleasing: The Worst Philosophy of Ministry

    There 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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  • The Primacy of Preaching in Christian Ministry

    Introductory 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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  • Article Roundup: Helpful Reads

    I am the pastor of First Baptist Church Jackon in Jackson, Alabama. Once a week, I share a post titled “Article Roundup: Helpful Reads,” where I compile articles that I believe are beneficial for the saints who make up FBC Jackson. I am confident that these articles can also be helpful for followers of Christ…

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  • Things I’ve Learned

    I went to church sporadically growing up. I remember occasionally going to a small Southern Baptist Church about fifteen minutes from my childhood home when I was in elementary school. While I was in middle school, I remember intermittingly going to a larger Southern Baptist Church in West Mobile. And by the time I entered…

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  • The Outward Varnish of Religion

    “I had to offer sacrifices,  and today I have paid my vows.” Proverbs 7:14 Ravi Zacharias is a well-known Christian apologist, speaker, and evangelist. His books have been widely read, his YouTube videos have been widely watched, and his conferences have been widely attended. As one listens to him, he seems to exude Christian humility…

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