by Jackson Watts One of the most frustrating aspects of Christian leadership—and pastoral ministry in particular—is the challenge of leading congregations through change. By change we mean either the 1) introduction of something new to the church’s life, 2) reformation of an existing aspect of a church’s ministry, or 3) removal or cessation of something that presently exists in the …
Keep Readingby Matthew Pinson I thought some of the readers of fwbtheology.com who are interested in Baptist studies, worship, et cetera, would be fascinated by a secondary source I came across on the views of Menno Simons and the early Anabaptists on the reformation of worship in contradistinction to the views of Luther. It is from a book on Menno Simons, …
Keep Readingby Theological Commission This past Tuesday we shared with you Dr. Picirilli’s presentation (audio file and outline) from the Theological Commission’s annual seminar at the National Association in Grand Rapids. Today, we’d like to make available Reverend Michael Locklear’s presentation which focused more on the pastoral and ministry-oriented dimensions of discipleship. You may listen to Pastor Locklear’s presentation of “Discipleship in …
Keep Readingby Theological Commission At last week’s National Association meeting in Grand Rapids, the Commission for Theological Integrity was pleased to sponsor our annual Convention seminar on the subject of discipleship. The subject was of great interest to many, which was evidenced by the large turnout. Dr. Robert Picirilli and Reverend Michael Locklear both gave substantial presentations which we are now making …
Keep Readingby Theological Commission Just a little over a year ago, the Commission for Theological Integrity began a blog. Each Tuesday we have posted an array of entries which deal with church history, worship, soteriology, politics, local church ministry, and so much more. Our blog has also featured concise book reviews, book excerpts/reflections, and updates on the work of the Commission. …
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