pastoring

Ministry Without the Gospel

John Piper attends a mainline church every year. My proposal: pastors ought to attend a church or conference every year that’s biblically orthodox but that doesn’t preach the gospel. I’ve

He Never Wore Skinny Jeans

I heard Billy Graham speak only twice, and I only remember one thing he said. Billy Graham came to Toronto for the fourth and final time in 1995. The visit didn’t go

Why I Listen to Ray Ortlund

I really appreciated The Gospel Coalition’s profile of Ray Ortlund the other week. I’ve heard Ray speak in person, read his books, and visited Immanuel Nashville. I often listen to his

Ministry and Marriage

Fifteen years ago, I worked hard in ministry. I would spend all of Sunday at church. On weekday mornings, I got up early, worked out, and spent the whole day at church. I