Posts Tagged pastoral ministry

A Helpful Index of Articles & Resources Re: Faithfulness in Church Membership

Posted by Doug on Tuesday, 8 June, 2010

One of the more difficult challenges facing pastors and churches when considering church discipline and responsible church membership is the fear of the unknown. These biblical responsibilities have been neglected for so long that few understand them or have seen them in practice. Add to this the desire to keep ‘the peace’ by avoiding offence and you have a recipe for congregational paralysis. What is a pastor or church to do in such circumstances? Read the rest of this entry »

I Thank God for the Call the Preach

Posted by Doug on Wednesday, 20 January, 2010

founders journal 51Founders Journal · Winter 2003 · pp. 10-12,16
(used by permission Jan. 20, 2010)

by Allen Harrison

It’s hard to believe I have been involved in the ministry of the gospel for over fifty-one years. What a joy it has been, even with an assortment of difficult times along the way. I only wish I could do it all over again and again. Thank you, Lord, for calling me to preach! What a privilege it Read the rest of this entry »