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Preparing for Pastoring: On my "to read list"
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The Path toward the Pastorate and All Things Relevant to It. Sunday, September 9, 2012. On my "to read list". This looks like an excellent resource for pastors- indeed for all Christians. From two men I respect greatly. Http:/ www.crossway.org/books/1-and-2-timothy-and-titus-hcj-1/. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Andy and Jenni Naselli. Married for God: Making Your Marriage the Best It Can Be. David Murray - Leadership for Servants HeadHeartHand Blog. 8 Ways to Overcome Perfectionism.
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Preparing for Pastoring: 2012-09-02
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The Path toward the Pastorate and All Things Relevant to It. Friday, September 7, 2012. 1 Timothy 1:5 "The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.". What charge is Paul referring to here? Note to self then: doctrine and love are not incompatible. Oden, T. C. (1987). Becoming a Minister. Classic Pastoral Care (159). New York: Crossroad. Monday, September 3, 2012. One of the most helpful things for me in terms of studying a text in preparation for ...
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Preparing for Pastoring: Note to self...
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The Path toward the Pastorate and All Things Relevant to It. Friday, September 7, 2012. 1 Timothy 1:5 "The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.". What charge is Paul referring to here? Note to self then: doctrine and love are not incompatible. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Andy and Jenni Naselli. Married for God: Making Your Marriage the Best It Can Be. David Murray - Leadership for Servants HeadHeartHand Blog. View my complete profile.
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Preparing for Pastoring: 2012-08-05
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The Path toward the Pastorate and All Things Relevant to It. Saturday, August 11, 2012. David's strength and ours. As I prepare for ministry, I am struck by how often I am looking to the Lord for strength. Or to put it another way, I am struck by just how weak I am. There are three senses in which he means this. David recognized that all his talents, gifts, and strengths were from his LORD. David recognized that all his talents, gifts, and strengths were nothing apart from his LORD. It was by God. And, o...
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Preparing for Pastoring: 2012-07-22
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The Path toward the Pastorate and All Things Relevant to It. Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Him we proclaim." Colossians 1:28. Christ was the continually spotlighted element in Paul's ministry. Even if we did not have an explicit statement telling us this, as we do here in Colossians (see also 1 Corinthians 2:2; 2 Corinthians 4:5), we would still know it to be true from what is the general tone and content of his many sermons and epistles: Christ is simply everywhere. But why is this so for him? Because ministr...
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Preparing for Pastoring: 2012-08-12
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The Path toward the Pastorate and All Things Relevant to It. Thursday, August 16, 2012. The Message and the Method of the Cross. 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 (ESV). And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling,. So that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. Surely we a...
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Preparing for Pastoring: 2012-07-15
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The Path toward the Pastorate and All Things Relevant to It. Saturday, July 21, 2012. It is my tremendous joy to announce to anyone tuning in to my blog that beginning in September I will be taking a part-time staff position at Woodlands Church. I will be working with pastor John Jordens in the area of small groups and (hopefully) helping to develop a series of classes that will further the cause of adult Christian education in our congregation. Grace be with you all. Sunday, July 15, 2012. The common wa...
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Preparing for Pastoring: 2012-09-23
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The Path toward the Pastorate and All Things Relevant to It. Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Who were the Puritans? Who were the Puritans? While I am no expert, I think this sums things up in essence:. 8220;What could these zealots [i.e. the Puritans] give us that we need, it is asked. The answer, in one word, is maturity. Maturity is a compound of wisdom, goodwill, resilience, and creativity. The Puritans exemplified maturity; we don’t. We are spiritual dwarfs.”. Reading with you,. Andy and Jenni Naselli.
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The Path Less Traveled: Regarding the Christian's Response to the Election Results...
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Regarding the Christian's Response to the Election Results. First, addressing the lack of trust I've seen. Let us not forget to praise God that He is already on the throne, reigning and governing the nations as He pleases. As I posted on my Facebook last night before the election was over:. Rest in the following two thoughts on this election day, God has a plan and purpose and is in control:. Daniel 2:21 - He changes times and seasons;. He removes kings and sets up kings;.
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Preparing for Pastoring: Finished!
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The Path toward the Pastorate and All Things Relevant to It. Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Today I finished reading Richard Baxter's The Reformed Pastor. Never have I read as incisive and as helpful a book as this on ministry. A bit like facing the surgeon's scalpel, only Baxter cuts deeper. Here are five takeaways for me relative to pastoral ministry, without any elaboration whatsoever:. Of caring for the WHOLE flock of god. Required for such care. Of avoiding such care. Of attending to such care. F] His...