Stealing Sheep
The latest issue of Ockenga Connections from Gordon-Conwell has arrived, and the lead article is on Stealing Sheep. It’s written by William Chadwick, who authored the book Stealing Sheep: The Church’
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The Longing Behind Pastoral Envy
Sin often takes something good and turns it into an idol, or it takes our desire for what is good and twists it. Yet underneath the sin is a legitimate longing. We try
Evaluating Ministry
Last night I read a section from D.A. Carson’s book The Cross and Christian Ministry:
It is possible to “build the church” with such shoddy materials that at the last day
The fundamental nonnegotiable
This post is from the defunct blog “Dying Church”
D.A. Carson comments on 1 Corinthians 3:13, "Each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it,
Strategic Planning: Of Limited Value
Last week I attended a session that described an assessment process for churches. Consultants go in and diagnose a church, and then provide some affirmations and prescriptions for further action.
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