This weekend my church is hosting a men's conference. Joshua Harris and his father will be speaking, along with Darrin Patrick, Tom Joyce, and George Lawson. I'll be preaching on why "Real Men Love …
Three models for mercy ministry
Yesterday I argued that mercy ministry that is done through the local church is not only biblical, but it is more effective than other alternatives. For starters, every biblical instance of mercy …
A vision for better mercy ministry
If the World Vision marriage controversy a few weeks ago (more about that here and here) teaches us anything, it is this: there has to be a better way for Christians to be involved in mercy ministry. …
Understanding the Times and Knowing What the Church Should Do
For many who live in high alpine terrain, mountain sports like skiing are a way of life. As with any such sport, carnage comes with the territory. On one particular occasion, I watched a friend …
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A foundational understanding of ministry – Part 2
In my life I often have a conversations that quickly turn to spiritual things. I was once talking with someone involved in a sort of "para-church ministry" and as we talked it came up that he was …
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Biblical pillars for mercy ministry [reprise]
Back in 2011 John Piper gave challenged his readers to support their understanding of ministering to the unbelieving poor with “strong pillars” of theological argument. People are lost and on their …
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