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THEOLOGY Humility and the Lord’s Supper August 12, 2019 0 Comment “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” —1 Peter 5:5c, NRSV (referencing Proverbs 3:34) It was my …
PASTORAL MINISTRY Uncategorized Excerpt from Preaching Holiness August 08, 2019 0 Comment The following is an excerpt from the introduction of Preaching Holiness, by Jeren Rowell. Pastors who identify in the Wesleyan-Holiness …
PASTORAL MINISTRY Shepherding and Leaning on the Lord August 05, 2019 0 Comment Moses spoke to the Lord: “Let the Lord, the God of all living things, appoint someone over the community who …
PASTORAL MINISTRY What to Do When Your Church Has Never Heard about the Great Commission July 15, 2019 0 Comment I recently finished teaching a course on sharing your faith. I started by asking, “What is evangelism?” Few could answer …
SPIRITUAL FORMATION Disconnecting from our Devices to Connect with God July 02, 2019 1 Comment Throughout the history of the church, theologians have held that the goal of the Christian life is the vision of …
SPIRITUAL FORMATION When God Calls Us to Hospitality March 20, 2017 0 Comment On a small table in our upstairs hallway sits a decorative bowl filled with various snacks. The snacks themselves change …
PASTORAL MINISTRY The Young Clergy Conference: 3 Questions with Brit Bolerjack and Jason Smith March 23, 2017 0 Comment In a few days, over 100 young clergy, most who serve in the Nazarene denomination, will meet together in Oklahoma …
PASTORAL MINISTRY Friday Wrap-Up: What You Missed at the Young Clergy Conference March 31, 2017 0 Comment One hundred fifteen young clergy gathered in Oklahoma City for three days earlier this week. If you want to know …
PASTORAL MINISTRY Hope and Courage: Two Words from the Young Clergy Conference March 30, 2017 0 Comment Since transitioning from a full-time ministry role in the local church to seminary teaching, I’ve found myself attending an average …
FAMILY When Anger Comes Knocking: Part One April 03, 2017 0 Comment I am staring at a four-foot-tall, trembling bundle of rage. It is a blonde bundle with brown eyes and a …