Saturday Links

Links for your weekend reading:

Needed: Pastor-Mentors for Emerging Ministers

Of all vocations, surely the gospel ministry is the one whose paradigm is most radically formed by the dynamics of godly mentorship.

The Dangerous Task of Expository Preaching

The demands and benefits of expository preaching far outweigh our reluctance. Therefore, give yourself to the dangerous task of expository preaching.

3 Reasons to Plant in Highly-Churched Areas

There is room in every context for multiple churches, using several models, all proclaiming the unmatched name of Christ.

The gain of pain: Suffering as preparation for ministry

As I trace the biblical narratives – over and over again – it is the tools of pain and suffering that God primarily uses, to prepare His truly great ministers for truly great tasks of ministry.

Write More Better: a new eBook on writing well

If you’re in the same boat I was a few years ago, or are just looking for some advice on how to write well, this book is for you.