I am preparing to lead a Men’s book study of Greg Gilbert’s recently published What is the Gospel?
I am looking forward to leading this study and prepared a reading/discussion guide for our group. I hope it can be a help to others who are conducting similar groups. Feel free to download and print as many copies as you need.
Download the study guide here.
What is the Gospel - Reading/Discussion Guide (171)
I have prayed for, watched, read about, and dialogued about the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force of the Southern Baptist Convention. I, like many others, am excited to hear the final report in Orlando this summer. I acknowledge I am not well steeped in the intricacies of the Mission Boards. I do not quite understand the interrelationship of the NAMB and the State Conventions. I am not really sure where the State Conventions end and the Associations begin. But, what I do know is that the call to MAKE DISCIPLES is still applicable to me, and to my church. Consequently, I preached a message this past week entitled “The Only Church on Earth” from Matthew 28:16-20. Continue reading »
A healthy church understands the importance of, and practices, meaningful church membership. It is through active, meaningful membership in a local church that Christians live out the commands of Scripture. The preaching ministry of the elders is the primary means by which God saves and grows His people in the local church. Through the preaching and teaching ministry the church is equipped to serve and do ministry.
Recently I had a very mini-retreat in Duluth, GA. I was reading through the book of Hebrews in a Holiday Inn and was hit with a verse I had read many times before. Readers (both of you) are probably familiar with it as well, it says that by faith Moses “considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.” – Hebrews 11:26 ESV
I was reading through today’s reading from a devotional help on family worship and was reminded once again of the brokenness of our present culture. I am talking about the injurious nature of discussion and comments about others, particularly about other Christians. Continue reading »
Dr. Al Mohler’s recent presentation at the President’s Forum at Southern Seminary was no doubt of interest to many who are interested in what will result from the Great Commission Task Force. I have also enjoyed watching some video of the recent luncheon held in Arkansas. It is good to see so much interest and so many questions being asked. Continue reading »
This is my email response to a recent article in the Christian Index concerning the Christmas in August special offering.
The Christian Index Article is located here: http://www.christianindex.org/5710.article Continue reading »
The following is a statement of divorce and remarriage I was asked to submit to a church with which I was interviewing, when I was about to graduate seminary in 2006. Though I was not called by this church, I am thankful for their request. I am presenting it here with few changes for feedback. It is as it was in 2006. 
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