Sep 7, 2024
Every Sermon Should Aim For These Things
All Messages Should Have... Introduction to: (a) grab the heart and/or (b) begin building context in the mind Sound contextual exegesis---put the people into the Bible Theology of the passage Lead it to Christ---EXALT Christ Col 1:28 Lead to the gospel A structure that is memorable and...
Sep 7, 2024
Church Leadership Team Top Ten Principle List
Foundation of Trust and Loyalty A decision you make Not based in perfectionism or not being disappointed Based in love for one another Based in the extension of grace Based in mutual support to desire the successful ministry of each other Based in knowing that a unified leadership...
Sep 7, 2024
12 Ways to Stay the Course in Ministry
Whether you are the guy setting up chairs, ordering crayons for children’s ministry, or searching the Scriptures to preach the Word, the enemy of consistent ministry is apathy, discouragement, and even discontent. Six New Thoughts to Think Think about the rarity of a well-run local church. Tak...
Aug 30, 2024
Romans Background
Who The Apostle Paul to mostly Gentile church(es) with some Jews Where & When Romans was an extended letter dictated by Paul to his letter-writer Tertius (Romans 16:22) carried by Phoebe (the courier) to the Roman house-churches in Rome between AD 56 and AD 58. These house churches began at Pe...
