It’s been a while since I’ve posted on here, life has been busy, so the timeline of articles is a bit spread.
The Top Read:
Dear Pastor, The Sabbath Was Made For You Too
“The exhaustion that comes from trying to hold things together in such a hostile climate eventually takes a toll on pastors. The weariness factor is so pronounced that, according to researchers, over thirty percent of pastors are actively looking to leave the ministry. Within my own network of pastor friends and colleagues, the percentages are higher than this. I can understand why so many have considered it.”
Confessing the Faith: The Place of Confessions in Church Life
This is a great article regarding church confessions of faith!
“When we confess that the church is “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic,” we are also saying that about our church. Our church is holy—set apart from the world. It is catholic—part of the larger, universal church. And it is apostolic—in line with the teaching of the apostles. “
Should I Choose A Church For Its Pastor?
“If you are looking for a good church, the role of the preacher of God’s Word is the most important thing to consider. I don’t care how friendly you think the church members are. I don’t care how good you think the music is. Those things can change. But the congregation’s commitment to the centrality of the Word coming from the front, from the preacher, the one specially gifted by God and called to that ministry, is the most important thing you can look for in a church.”
Keeping The Distinctions Clear
“At the same time, it is necessary for me to delineate their boundaries, knowing how my faith influences my political convictions and understanding what lines I need to draw to prevent my politics from influencing my faith. Faith must always cultivate my politics, and never the reverse.”
Should Pastors Today Care About the Reformation?
This is a tremendous read regarding the reformation, even if you arne’t reformed in your theological leanings! The reformation will always affect the church, that is, until Jesus comes back!