If you cannot laugh at yourself, and laugh at yourself with others, you have a theological problem—you do not take God seriously enough. There is a reciprocal relationship between taking God seriously, and taking yourself less seriously. When people... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Editors’ note: This article begins an occasional series called “Ask a Professor” in which a member of the SBTS faculty will answer practical or theological questions related to preparing for ministry in the local church. If you have a question you’d... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
His words rang in my ears for days and triggered a few nights of nocturnal unrest. “What were you expecting in the pastorate? You’re not in seminary any more and this church isn’t filled with your seminary buddies. You’re in the real world now,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I wish I could say that most of my time caring for pastors is spent teaching them what to do and where to take a church over time, but it’s not. Sadly, my time is mostly spent trying to get pastors to stay longer than a couple of years; trying to... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Editor’s Note: This blog post by Courtney Reissig is sponsored by the Driven by Truth Worldview Conference, coming to Southern Seminary on March 18 – 19, where Courtney will be leading a breakout session, “Feminist Myths and a God Who is... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
At one time or another, a pastor will likely be confronted by a church member curious about becoming a missionary. Some may be uncertain but still trying to discern their calling. Others may be more assured but want direction on a field of ministry.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I first encountered J. C. Ryle’s Holiness during my M.Div. studies. I was taking a class on sanctification and students were offered extra credit for reading and reviewing that book, which was written by some Anglican bishop I had never heard of.... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Editors’ note: Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision which was rendered on January 22, 1973. The U.S. Supreme Court’s infamous ruling in that case legalized abortion on demand in our country. In the beginning, God created... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
I’m sure such folks are out there, but I’ve not personally met any Christian who hasn’t struggled with saying the same old things about the same old things in prayer. Before long, such repetitive prayer is boring. And when prayer is boring, it’s... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
“How long O Lord?” That lament echoes through the Psalms, appears in Habakkuk, recurs in Revelation—and pervades the meandering minds of restless parishioners obliged to suffer the pastor’s preaching past the point of effectiveness and endurance. An... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
