Recommended General Resources for Elders
I created this resource for my elders and I’ll share it here too. These are just general resources about the […]
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Praying Together — No Laughing Matter
I’ve encountered several troubled marriages in my ministry. I’ve noticed that many of them have one thing in common: the […]
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How I Make a Sermon
The bread and butter of a pastor is preaching. Most of my seminary training was directed towards preparing me to […]
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The Sad Case of Francesco Spiera
There was a time when the name of Francesco Spiera (or Francis Spira) was well-known throughout the Reformed churches of […]
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Faithful and Fruitful: Essays for Elders and Deacons
I’m just dropping a quick note here about this new book for office bearers published by Reformed Fellowship. If you’re […]
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Calvin: Ministers Ought Not to Steal
I’m reading through John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion. For the first time. Yes, shamefacedly, I have to admit […]
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Top Three Marriage Books
Over my years in the ministry, I’ve taught many marriage preparation classes. From time to time, I’ve also counselled couples […]
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Book Review: Zeal Without Burnout
Zeal Without Burnout: Seven keys to a lifelong ministry of sustainable sacrifice. Christopher Ash, Epsom, UK: the Good Book Company, […]
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What Separates the Sheep from the Goats in Matthew 25:31-46?
Matthew 25:31-46 contains words that are often used to support general works of charity. In this parable, the King is […]
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How to Consider a Call
If you haven’t heard, I have another call. In addition to the existing call to the Providence CanRC in Hamilton, […]
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Book Review: Rid of My Disgrace
Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault, Justin S. Holcomb and Lindsey A. Holcomb, Wheaton: […]
Read morePastors, please take a break
As mentioned on Monday, I just came back from four weeks of vacation. That was preceded by a week of […]
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