We recently had the opportunity to co-host a course on the Old Testament Tabernacle in Ashland, Kentucky. A long-time family friend facilitated the sessions and shared many fantastic points about the Old Testament Tabernacle. After I few days of reflection, I want to offer three observations from this course. The Old Testament and allContinue reading “Three Reflections on the Old Testament Tabernacle”
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The Pastor
Filling the office of the pastor takes a genuine calling from God. The prophets, judges, and teachings foreshadow it in the Old Testament, and the New Testament defines it. Church history has validated it, and culture has tested it. Now, the office of pastor is losing its influence through misunderstandings, a lack of clear purpose,Continue reading “The Pastor “
Preaching in the New Testament
John the Baptist was the last Old Testament preacher (Luke 16:16), and Jesus became the first New Testament preacher. In fact, for preaching, John Stott (1982) wrote, “The only place to begin is with Jesus himself” (p. 16). Jesus, the quintessential person, finds Himself in the preacher’s shoes according to scripture. In relating God’s Word to us, it wasContinue reading “Preaching in the New Testament”
Preaching in the Old Testament
Preaching the Word begins with God. The first chapter of Genesis is filled with God’s creative power through His Words. Peter Adams wrote, “The basis for any true human speaking for God is that God is a speaking God…and it is clear that the God of the Bible is a God who speaks” (Adams, 1996, p.Continue reading “Preaching in the Old Testament”
Scripture for the Great Commission
A few years ago, I handed out a survey to individuals in our local church, and one of the focal areas was evangelism. The very last question in the survey asked, “How familiar are you with the great commission (with a rating of 1 being “what is the great commission” and 10 being “very familiar”). Continue reading “Scripture for the Great Commission”
But continue thou…
Trials, temptations, and even hidden or open persecution is a very real part of our fallen world. Still, we have great hope in Jesus Christ. When Paul thought that he was about to die, he told Timothy that the ministry could continue on in the ministry because of the truths found in God’s Word. ThisContinue reading “But continue thou…”
From Generation to Generation
How many generations are present in your congregation? Look through the list and see which groups are represented where you attend. The Builders Generation: Born 1945 and before The Baby Boomers: Born 1946 to 1964 Generation X: Born 1965 to 1976 The Millennials or Gen Y: Born 1977 to 1995 Gen Z, iGen, or Centennials: BornContinue reading “From Generation to Generation”
Practical Leadership Theory for Local Church Leaders
There are plenty of things I would have liked to of known when I first started pastoring ten years ago. Professional training and habitual reading have provided a great foundation. Observing other pastors is another blessing. However, nothing has been as beneficial as experience. In reality, it is the mixture of all three that informContinue reading “Practical Leadership Theory for Local Church Leaders”
Faith Bible Institute: Spring 2018
The following are the upcoming courses through Faith Bible Institute in the Spring of 2018. All classes are free of charge. The Tabernacle @ Russell Christian Baptist (Click here to Register) Charlie Langdon Friday February 9th @ 7pm-8:30pm Saturday, February 10th @ 10am-Noon Ruth & Esther @ Christian Baptist Campgrounds (Click here to Register) WilmaContinue reading “Faith Bible Institute: Spring 2018”
Scripture Reading Challenge (#40)
Have you ever had a crisis moment? This seems to be an inevitable part of every person’s story. Sometimes these crisis moments are external and beyond our control. A person’s health, for example, can change in a moment and alter present and future decisions. In our Scripture reading today, we find a crisis moment that challengedContinue reading “Scripture Reading Challenge (#40)”
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