I grew up as a Baptist in a town full of Presbyterians. In elementary school I wasn’t aware of the various differences regarding the sacraments or church government. But I was aware of one thing. My Presbyterian friends would talk about how they had to learn something called a catechism!…
Category: Teaching
Historians often equivocate the beginning of the Reformation with Martin Luther’s nailing of his ninety-five theses to the door in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517. While that is considered a historic moment, Luther had no comprehension of the impact that his words would have on the world. In fact, when…
All congregations despair of the preacher not showing up at the church service, and all preachers despair of ever having to preach to empty pews. Preaching is a two-way business. It requires faithful preaching and faithful hearing. Nothing will kill the joy within a preacher’s soul more than careless hearers…