Category Archives: Pastoral Theology

Have You Studied the Issue of Baptism?

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Pearson Johnson

Adoniram Judson, pioneer missionary to Burma, was not afraid to, and it changed his view and cost him dearly.  I encourage, yes, challenge you—do not think you hold to a biblical mode of baptism that is not believer’s baptism by immersion, unless … Continue reading →

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Another Good Book

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Mark Snoeberger

I just finished a helpful book by Thomas E. Bergler, The Juvenilization of American Christianity (Eerdmans, 2012). Those of you who know me know that books on youth ministry are not my typical cuisine, but this was no typical book … Continue reading →

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Calvin the Preacher

Posted on March 25, 2013 by John Aloisi

John Calvin (1509–1564) is remembered for many things—some good, some bad, some real, some imagined. If Calvin’s legacy is misunderstood today, the reason for that misunderstanding generally cannot be traced to lack of access to his thought. Although the exact … Continue reading →

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The Oversight of Ourselves

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Pearson Johnson

One of my favorite books on pastoral ministry is the hard-hitting classic, The Reformed Pastor, by Richard Baxter. Baxter lived and ministered in the 1600s in the town of Kidderminster in Worcestershire, England. Baxter, a Puritan, was called by J. I. Packer, … Continue reading →

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Specks and Beams

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Dave Doran

I had the privilege of preaching in seminary chapel yesterday. One of the great blessings of my current ministry is that I get to teach seminarians each week and preach in the chapel regularly. I often try to preach from … Continue reading →

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Equip and Encourage

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Dave Doran

Dave Doran talks about his recent sermon series on contentment, specifically addressing why it is an important subject for the church to think through in our culture. Topics covered in the talk: 0:24 Reasons for preaching on the topic of … Continue reading →

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Equip and Encourage: Resolutions

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Dave Doran

Dave Doran talks about making (and keeping) resolutions at the outset of a new year. He addresses what the book of James says about resolutions and goals, centering on the balance between our diligence and reliance on God’s sovereign control.

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Interview with Chris Anderson: Writing Hymns

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Dave Doran

Dave Doran sat down with Chris Anderson recently and asked him about pastoral ministry and modern hymn writing for the church. Chris served as church planter and pastor at Tri-County Bible Church in Madison, OH, from 1998 until just a … Continue reading →

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God Exists and He Has Spoken: A New Year Focus

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Pearson Johnson

A new year brings a new opportunity to develop a new series, a new program, a new outreach or something else that may prove refreshing and revitalizing for your ministry. However, I have chosen this year to renew a focus … Continue reading →

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Equip and Encourage

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Dave Doran

Dave Doran talks about preaching from the book of Proverbs in light of his recent sermon series from the book. Check out the other video where Dave talks about applying principles from Proverbs to believers today.

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Christmas, the Cross, and Sandy Hook

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Ben Edwards

The tragedy that occurred on Friday the 14th at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, CT, has left many families grieving this Christmas. Though the event would create incredible heartache at any time, its proximity to Christmas must only heighten … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Leader with Charisma? Look Again.

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Pearson Johnson

I read a very interesting article over at the Harvard Business Review blog called “The Dark Side of Charisma,” which provides some helpful insights from the secular world on the dangers of focusing on choosing or promoting people to leadership because of their … Continue reading →

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