John Piper writes as a retired pastor now. His first update encouraged and inspired me to persevere in my own journey. I hope his words will likewise impact your ministry. One excerpt reads: "Therefore, as I woke up on this Monday morning for the first time in 33 years without the official mantle of pastor, the only tears that came were tears of thankfulness. And under … [Read more...] about John Piper's First Post as a Retired Pastor
Deep & Wide
DEEP & WIDECreating Churches Unchurched People Love to AttendBy Andy Stanley I enjoyed Deep & Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend by Andy Stanley. Of course, Stanley makes you squirm. That's kind of his thing. He drops a controversial statement with a twinkle in his eye, but the rhetorical right hooks keep you intellectually engaged and … [Read more...] about Deep & Wide
The Conviction to Lead
THE CONVICTION TO LEAD25 Principles for Leadership That MattersBy Albert Mohler Al Mohler's The Conviction to Lead wasn't what I was hoping for. I had high hopes because I knew of his fabled revolution at Southern Seminary. Many people in Southern Baptists circles consider the theological and institutional overhaul Mohler sparked to be legendary. I looked forward to hearing … [Read more...] about The Conviction to Lead
Church Planting Is For Wimps
CHURCH PLANTING IS FOR WIMPSHow God Uses Messed-up People to Plant Ordinary Churches That Do Extraordinary ThingsBy Mike McKinley Church Planting is For Wimps by Mike McKinley will captivate you. It consists only of about a hundred pages, but McKinley packs it with punches. I couldn't put it down and ended up finishing it in one sitting. Church Planting... takes the form … [Read more...] about Church Planting Is For Wimps
Timothy Keller on Twitter
Let's just say some people call me a Kellerite. So yes, I'm excited about this! Now on Twitter... … [Read more...] about Timothy Keller on Twitter