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Winter 2008 Fads, Schemes, And Gimmicks |
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From The Editor |
Contrary to the unspoken (and not so unspoken!) musings of some of my dearest friends, I am not an antiquated crank grown old before his time. While it is true that I prefer button-down collared shirts, dry-cleaned cuffed trousers, and have an aversion for nearly all forms of technology, God’s sovereign providence has placed me perfectly. This present moment is the best possible time for me. As such, I want to be a contemporary man engaged in contemporary ministry. The gospel with all its implications will not allow for anything else... |
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Feature |
A steady flow of writing and publishing about evangelical ministry pours off the presses every day. It ranges across a spectrum of purpose and perspective, from "How to Make Your Worship Ministry Exciting and Relevant," to sober analysis and critique of the overall state of evangelical ministry. It reflects concern for both ministry function and ministry form. And it coincides with a period of history in which form is outstripping function for the attention of the church. Today it is fair to say that in terms of form, evangelical ministry is virtually "up for grabs"... |
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Interview |
David Hansen has been engaged in pastoral ministry for twenty-nine years. He is the author of four books, including the highly praised The Art Of Pastoring, and twenty-six articles featured in Leadership Journal. Currently serving as Senior Pastor of Kenwood Baptist Church, Dave and his wife, Debbie, are now making their home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Last November we were honored to have Dave at Western Seminary to address The Spurgeon Fellowship and lecture in a few classes. He and I sat down for a couple of hours and talked about his experiences in pastoral ministry... |
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Excerpts From A Sermon |
We come today to the theme of the church and the preaching of the word. I am going to read Paul’s letter found in 2 Timothy 3:10 and continuing to 4:5. As we read this passage, you will recognize this as one of the places in our English Bible that the chapter division should not really be there . . . Let us hear God’s word:... | |||
