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December 2010

Letter to a Friend Concerning the So-Called "Lordship Salvation"

One of the best peaceable (Irenic) conversation on the issue of Lordship salvation that I have read in a long time.      I think it is beneficial to believe that not all of us understand what happens at conversion of sinners.  Many times our framework for interpreting our salvation is not biblical while not denying our genuine salvation. I think this is very very good:  Letter to a Friend Concerning the So-Called “Lordship Salvation”:  on DesiringGod.org” see also www.disciplemaking.net

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December 9, 2010 No Comments

Sermon Builder from Shepherds’ Fellowship

Here is a good overview of the sermon development process that a faithful expositor of God’s world would go through ever time he speaks: http://www.shepherdsfellowship.org/sermonbuilder/ This is a useful process for pastors, Sunday School teachers, bible study teachers,  and other small small group leaders as well. see also www.disciplemaking.net

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December 8, 2010 No Comments

Scriptures as Sermon Illustration Resource | Soul Preaching Ministries

While it is good to use illustrations to explain apply, argue or celebrate a truth.  I was confronted with the necessary practice of looking to Scripture for my illustrations first.  I have heard the advise of using scripture as the only source of sermon illustrations, which I thought was not biblical,, but I am considering this arguement from “Soul Preaching” that since the Bible is the preeminent authority, we should seek illustrations from the Bible first.  This is not to say that we cannot use other sources, but recognizes that all other sources of authority (history, experience, science, tradition, etc.) are lesser authorities. See

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December 7, 2010 No Comments

Dispenationalism vs Covenantalism

Here are 2 good videos showing how we should hold to our theological systems with humility. The problem with Dispensationalism and Covenantalism is that they cannot critique themselves with Scripture. This video will help you understand how to deal with the unity and diversity within Scripture. —— —- see also www.disciplemaking.net

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December 5, 2010 No Comments

Review of Mission Minded by Peter Bolt

I have read may books on Disciplemaking and the church’s role in disciplemaking. In only 75 pages, this book cuts through the much of the theory to give you a system that is theologically sound and ministerially practical. “Mission Minded” is the precursor to the book “The Trellis and the Vine.” If you have read that book then you will want this book to see where the emphasis in ministry philosophy on “Proclamation, People, and Prayer” came from. Instead focusing on the “Trellis” (programs and support ministries) this book has a balanced view about the need for good “trellis ministry”

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December 2, 2010 No Comments

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Glenn Leatherman

I am first of all a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. I affirm Evangelical Christian beliefs as well as  Gospel driven in philosophy of ministry. I am married to Ann and am raising 2 wonderful boys – Jonathan and Andrew. My purpose is to build disciplemaking disciples that are becoming fishers of men in fully displaying of God’s Glory in all things. Learn more

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