Whose Sermon is It?
by Randy Corn It was better than twenty years ago. I was attending the Bible Conference at our National Convention listening to a preacher I knew only by reputation. He did a good job with some fine insights into God’s Word and some unusual turns of phrase that…
Bumper Sticker Theology
by Randy Corn Does the name Piotr Mledozeniec ring a bell? If you are anything like me, it doesn’t, but I would bet you have seen some of his work. Mr. Mledozeniec is a Polish graphic designer who came up with a design for a traveling exhibit from…
Pastoral Care & Priorities
by W. Jackson Watts One of the most important aspects of pastoral ministry is understanding how one’s “pulpit ministry” is connected to their “pew ministry.” By pulpit ministry, I mean the regular, weekly preaching and teaching of God’s Word. In what I’m calling “pew ministry,” I’m referring to…
Why Do They Take the Bible Seriously?
by W. Jackson Watts Recently our church baptized and welcomed into membership a couple who had been converted earlier this year. They had attended the church for well over a year, during which they developed a clearer understanding of the Gospel. Eventually they realized that their earlier…