The Qur’an Burning Controversy and Selective Outrage
What a strange week! The news is dominated by a pastor who has a congregation of not more than 50 people. But because of…
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Theological Reflection on Church Newspaper Ads
“For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2.2 We are currently looking…
Is America Islamophobic? Or is TIME Islamonaive?
That is the title of a recent cover story by TIME magazine. The issue, no doubt, is prompted by the debate over whether or…
Greatest Songs of All Time: Beyond Rolling Stone
It is quite a claim, is it not? The “greatest songs of all time.” So reads the July/August cover story of a special issue…
PASTOR TO PRESIDENT PART 2 – EPC Stated Clerk Interviews me on seminary, training leaders and blogging
This is taken from the recent edition of the EPC News Pastor to President – Part 2 An interview with Don Sweeting by Jeff Jeremiah After…
Two Worship Services Two Styles: One Church’s Journey
I have pastored and worshipped in different kinds of churches—small and large, independent and denominational, high and low, American and overseas, traditional and contemporary.…
PASTOR TO PRESIDENT – PART 1: Jeff Jeremiah, (EPC Stated Clerk) Interviews Me On Transitions
This is taken from the recent edition of the EPC News Pastor to President – Part 1 An interview with Don Sweeting by Jeff Jeremiah…
What is Preaching? Part 1
Martin Luther said that the pulpit is the throne for the Word of God. That is why pulpits and Bibles are usually visually prominent…
What is Preaching? Part 2
What a preacher believes about the Bible is vitally important. Is it merely the record of human experience and the words of people? Or…
12 Cities 12 Conversations: A Lausanne Conversation Leading to Cape Town 2010
Here are some questions for you: What are the key trends occurring in the church globally which we should be aware of? What are…