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How do we distinguish biblically grounded contextualization from unbiblical compromise?
The best rule of thumb to help distinguish between biblical contextualization and...
How do we do biblically informed contextualization?
Answer: Give up your rights The Apostle Paul had every right to eat meat, p...
Take your work with you — business for a mission
Have you ever thought about doing business for a mission? You ...
What is success in missionary service and how is it measured?
The Bible teaches several key truths with undeniable clarity: Results in the world...
What does the Great Commission require of the local church?
Answer: To fulfill Jesus' command to "go and teach all nations" (Matt. 28:19), c...
Does gentleness mean weakness? Pastoral reflections on tenderness
What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word "shepherd"? I suspect...
Macropastoralism and Micropastoralism: An Important Distinction
As I became more and more convinced of the importance of the responsibility of pastors for the flock...
Is it important to use the titles "presbyter" and "deacon"?
Answer: Although the titles "presbyter" and "deacon" are not required for ministry...
Who is a church elder?
Basics: An elder is a man who (i) meets the requirements set forth in 1 Cor...
Biblical Requirements and Duties of Deacons
Who can be a deacon? What does the Bible say about the duties of deacons? Two biblical...
Transition from deacon to presbyter leadership in the church
During one of my first pastoral terms, two deacons in the church were doing something...
How do pastors know on which issues to be principled to the end?
Undoubtedly, such issues need to be resolved on a case-by-case basis, but...