Tag Archives: ordination

Why is it important to be a member of a local church?

Posted on July 1, 2024 by RC

While it is true enough that the concept of the invisible or universal church has its place, that place is not where a believer can hold membership. The Word of God calls on us to not forsake the gathering together … Continue reading →

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The Education of Pastor Pinhead

Posted on January 17, 2023 by RC

It’s a bit of a tired joke, but it makes quite a good point. One man finds another on his hands and knees under a streetlight. “What are you doing down there?” he asks. “Looking for my keys” the man … Continue reading →

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What about women preachers?

Posted on November 7, 2022 by RC

The first great theological battle my father fought was over the question of women’s ordination. He was originally ordained in the United Presbyterian Church, until the Pittsburgh presbytery determined not only that women could be ordained but that those who … Continue reading →

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How can I encourage my pastor?

Posted on October 17, 2022 by RC

Pastors are human too. That means, of course, that they sin, but it also means that they have ordinary human needs. While no one joins the ministry in order to receive riches or accolades, honor or power, while shepherds are … Continue reading →

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How can I be a part of the Shepherd’s College?

Posted on August 25, 2021 by RC

Discover the Difference In just a few days we will be having our first class for the Shepherd’s College. We’ll be meeting Monday evening at 7 eastern time. You can read about our program here. You can get a taste … Continue reading →

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The Shepherd’s College, Not for Hirelings

Posted on July 21, 2021 by RC

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Should we vote in church?

Posted on April 29, 2021 by RC

There are, at base, three forms of government. The first is rule by one. The second is rule by a few, the third rule by all. In civil government this would essentially be monarchy, republic and democracy, broadly speaking. In … Continue reading →

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Power Preaching

Posted on April 7, 2021 by RC

It’s a bad fault of mine, but I suspect you suffer from it as well. My fault is that I assume that others have the same faults I do. If I struggle with pride, my guess is that those to … Continue reading →

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Sober Minded

Posted on January 20, 2021 by RC

All of us, I presume, from time to time change our minds. We know that we err, and we know that we grow in grace. At least part of that growth happens when we no longer believe the errors we … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage Under Fire iii; Bi5M Job

Posted on December 7, 2020 by RC

Join us as Lisa and I discuss Sacred Marriage Under Fire and I provide a Bible in 5 Minutes on the book of Job. Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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