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Category Archives: Leadership
John MacArthur’s Practical Advice on Your First Years of Pastoral Ministry
9Marks and Mark Dever recently did a conference called, “The First Five Years” instructing and encouraging pastors on their first years in a new pastorate or church. I was really blessed by it though I missed Thabiti’s message. His is … Continue reading
Quick Thoughts on Mark Driscoll’s Recent Resignation from Mars Hill Church
Mark Driscoll resigned from Mars Hill Church. While I personally think that was the right decision, I’m not sure that was the most important need. I think the most important need is public repentance confessing sins in specificity regarding the fellow … Continue reading
Posted in church health, Leadership, Mark Driscoll, Pastoral ministry
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Thoughts on Developing Lay Pastor-Elders in your Local Church
Scott Mehl’s notes from the recent TGC LA EQUIP Meeting for pastors and church leaders has been posted on the TGCLA Blog. There’s helpful thoughts from principles on eldership, qualifications, and the process from identification to installation so check it … Continue reading
Posted in church health, Leadership, Pastoral ministry, TGC LA
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Free Helpful and Faithful Resources on Elders (think Lay Pastor-Elders) in the Local Church
As we gear up for our upcoming TGC LA EQUIP Quarterly Meeting on 5/27/14 on Raising Up Lay Elders in Your Church I thought I’d post some free resources online that I’ve found helpful. I plan on publishing another blog … Continue reading
Lessons Learned from Jonathan Edwards part 1 (from Doug Sweeney’s book: “Jonathan Edwards and the Ministry of the Word”)
There are many strengths and some weaknesses that I’ve learned from the life of Jonathan Edwards. He lived from 1703 to 1758 and was the pastor of the Congregational Church in Northampton, then he served as a missionary in Stockbridge, … Continue reading
Book Review: Brothers, We are NOT Professionals! (Updated & Expanded edition)
Brothers We Are NOT Professionals! A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry The updated and expanded edition of Brothers We are NOT Professionals: A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry by John Piper is a blessing to all pastors who … Continue reading
9Marks has 3 Journals now on Pastor-Elders
Elders, Part 1 – 4:2 – Feb 2007 Elders, Part 2 – 4:3 – March-Apr 2007 Lay Elders: A User’s Guide – 9:6 – Nov-Dec 2012
Toolbox to Skillfully Shepherd Your Church Members
This is not only for pastor-elders, but for all church members who must love their fellow members as Christ loved us. This toolbox by Andy Davis is very helpful (Those Who Must Give an Account:A Study of Church Membership and … Continue reading
What God has been teaching me lately: Examine Myself and Repent when I hear about Another’s Sin
I used to do this a lot in the past. I don’t know when I stopped doing it. I don’t remember who told me to start doing it. But I used to do it. Then I stopped. Now I’m starting … Continue reading
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Pastor-Elder Vows
The Hollywood Church is ordaining two more pastor-elders (our term for the office) tomorrow in their gathering and for this we praise the Lord Jesus! He is our Chief Pastor and Elder brother. In light of this grace, I wanted to post … Continue reading
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