A Manifesto For Healthy Evangelism
J. Mack Stiles has just written a helpful little book called “Marks of the Messenger.” In contrast to most books on evangelism that are generally technique oriented, Stiles focusses more on the “messenger” than the “message.” Towards the end of the book, he gives “A Manifesto for Healthy Evangelism” which offers a good summary of the book. – Healthy evangelism is rooted in our own … Continue reading A Manifesto For Healthy Evangelism
The Blessing of a Godly Mother
This Mother’s Day is extra special for Steph and I because she is pregnant with twins! Come September, the Stegeman household will change dramatically, but in a wonderful way as the size of our family will double. In our Sunday morning service today, I really emphasized 2 Timothy 1:5 where Paul says to Timothy, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that first … Continue reading The Blessing of a Godly Mother
Ministry Mind-Shifts
I have just started to read through a book called The Trellis and the Vine. This is one of the books that we received at the Together for the Gospel conference last month (they gave away over 120000 books among the 7000 who attended!). In chapter two, the authors of the book, Colin Marshall and Tony Payne argue that several ministry mind shifts are needed … Continue reading Ministry Mind-Shifts
Shepherd the Flock 