Category Archives: Christian Ministry
Escaping idolatry by consulting the dead
While perusing the Gospel Coalition site, I came across a fascinating piece by James Eglinton, formerly the assistant minister at St. Columba’s Free Church in Edinburgh, and now a postdoctoral research fellow at Theologische Universiteit Kampen, concerning how we choose … Continue reading
What the barkless dog saw
Over at Reformation21, Carl Trueman writes: Sometimes it is the dogs that do not bark that speak most eloquently to a situation. For me, Carl Trueman stands out as one who sees through the spin and fog of our North … Continue reading
More on the celebrification of pastors
Yesterday I drew attention to an ongoing online conversation about the celebrification of pastors. I was drawn to the topic after reading Thabiti Anyabwile’s piece “The Deadly Death of Definitions: On the Use of Terms.” After reading, then commenting on … Continue reading
Logos interviews N.T. Wright
A few months ago, the folks at Logos Bible Software interviewed N.T. Wright on a range of topics including digital Bible study tools, the importance of knowing the original languages in Bible study, favorite authors, and the state of contemporary … Continue reading
Good pastors know they are inadequate for the task
I am reading Grant Gordon’s latest book, Wise Counsel: John Newton’s Letters to John Ryland Jr. [The Banner of Truth Trust, 2009 ISBN: 978-1-84871-053-5], and found this comment as relevant and important today as it surely was for Ryland when … Continue reading
