by Crystal | Aug 28, 2011 | A Pastor's Heart
The Ministry of Deacons August 28, 2011 We’ve reached a momentous day in the life of our church–the day we install several individuals in the biblical office of deacon. For some time, the elders have desired to eliminate trustees as a functional office at...
by Crystal | Aug 22, 2011 | A Pastor's Heart
Theology Breakfast August 22, 2011 One of the responsibilities of elders is to train men (2 Tim 2:2). Not for full-time ministry but for godliness. For spiritual leadership in their homes and in the church. For the glory of God and the joy of all peoples. Two years...
by Crystal | Aug 15, 2011 | A Pastor's Heart
Quotes from “The Holiness of God” by R.C. Sproul August 15, 2011 Very few books I’ve read have exploded my paradigms like R. C. Sproul’s “The Holiness of God.” Here are a few favorite quotes:”It is one thing to fall victim to...
by Crystal | Aug 8, 2011 | A Pastor's Heart
Introducing A Strong Tower Ministry August 8, 2011 As many of you know, my friend Jason Janz leads a local church in downtown Denver called Providence Bible Church. Providence has a whole family of ministries that bring the gospel to bear on the many and complex...
by Crystal | Aug 1, 2011 | A Pastor's Heart
An Email to a Friend August 1, 2011 A precious friend of mine made a remark in an email recently that provoked a lengthy response from me. It’s a very important issue to me as a pastor, and as you read more, I hope you’ll understand why. My friend said it...