Simplicity is key in a philosophy of ministry and I really appreciate Joe Thorn Visual way of putting together a Biblical Philosophy of Ministry round 3 contexts – “The Table,” “The Pulpit,” and “The Square.” You can read more about it here: The Full Paradigm – joethorn.net see also www.disciplemaking.net
This is a great article that has helped me understand the relationship between our doctrine of Scripture and God’s divine sovereignty by Dr. Stephen J. Wellum from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The Importance of divine Sovereignty for Our View of Scripture by Dr. Stephen J. Wellum Stephen J. Wellum is Assistant Professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Wellum received his Ph.D. degree in theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and has also taught theology at the Associated Canadian Theological Schools and Northwest Baptist Theological College and Seminary in Canada. He has contributed to several publications and
Orality and Missions links MAKING DISCIPLES OF ORAL LEARNERS (Lausanne Conference for World Evangelization) Making Disciples of Oral Learners” Paperback Book (International Mission Board of the SBC) A CASE FOR NAVIGATOR INVOLVEMENT WITH DISCIPLING ORAL LEARNERS PILOT PROJECTS By Bill Moritz and Paul Krueger (Navigators) Making Disciples of Oral Learners by Avery Willis (Amazon) Making Disciples of Oral Learners (PDF) see also www.disciplemaking.net
The Importance of Fellowship in a New Testament Church | Bible.org – Worlds Largest Bible Study Site by Bob Gilliam I agree when Bob Gilliam States that: The importance of fellowship to the church can be seen first in the fact that fellowship occurred naturally as a result of the establishment of the church. Fellowship is the indispensable means of accomplishing the God-given purpose of the church in glorifying Christ. see also www.disciplemaking.net
Here is a good overview of What Is New Covenant Theology? | NCJ CT = Covenant TheologyNCT = New Covenant TheologyDT = Dispensational Theology some of the salient points include: New Covenant Theology is not new Covenant Theology. New Covenant Theology is basically a biblical-theological understanding of the purpose of Scripture, an explanation of its primary theme, a way of describing how the Bible itself puts together its various parts. New Covenant Theology does not question the integrity or motives of those who hold to CT and DT. Covenant Theology assumes two covenants between God and man: The Covenant of Works and The Covenant of Grace. Covenant Theology believes
Read: Daniel’s Seventy Weeks and the New Exodus by Dr. Peter J. Gentry (SWBTS) This is an excellent exegesis and exposition (by Dr. Peter J. Gentry) of Daniel 9 concerning Daniel’s prayer and the 70 weeks revelation that is given to Daniel by God as the time and the anointed one (Jesus Christ) put an end to our need for sacrifices in the middle of the 70th week by dying on the cross for sinners. There is no pause between the 69th week and the 70th week since midway in the 70th week is predicted the death of Christ to put
I applaud Ray Ortland for his attitude when it comes to theology and ministry and fellowship. Read this and see if it resonates with you. Overcoming the tendency of our hearts and our theological distinctives to make us aloof from other Christians by Ray Ortland originally entitled: #10: Truly Reformed – a post from: Ray Ortlund I believe in the sovereignty of God, the Five Points of Calvinism, the Solas of the Reformation, I believe that grace precedes faith in regeneration. Theologically, I am Reformed. Sociologically, I am simply a Christian – or at least I want to be. The tricky thing about our
Video | If We Are No Longer Under The Law What Is The Place Of The Ten Commandments? | Phillip Jensen ‘Ask Phillip’ – ‘If we’re not under law, why still read the 10 commandments in church?’ from Audio Advice on Vimeo. see also www.disciplemaking.net
Another good article on extemporaneous preaching: Gottesblog: Extemporaneous Preaching see also www.disciplemaking.net
Theology Unplugged – How Long Should Your Doctrinal Statement Be? Part 1: “Join Michael Patton, Tim Kimberley and special guest Sam Storms as they discuss how broad or narrow doctrinal statements should be.” Original audio source (TUProgram116doctrinalstatments01.mp3) see also www.disciplemaking.net
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