I recently picked up an old friend. “The Life and Diary of David Brainerd” had sat on my shelf for far too long and it was time for another read. Like previous encounters, it did not disappoint. It’s a total gem. David Brainerd (1718-1747) was an early American missionary whose short life has inspired Christian’s for generations. Reading Brainerd reminds me what ministry is all … Continue reading True Success in Ministry
Now and then we hear news of “revival.” I can think of several times during my ministry where talk of revival was commonplace, including last February (2023) with the events at Asbury University in Kentucky. Naturally, pastors and ministry leaders get asked a lot of questions during these seasons. People are curious and asking – what should we make of all this “revival” talk? It … Continue reading 5 Signs of True Revival
By Anna Stegeman America’s God is written by Mark A. Noll, Research Professor of history at Regent College. He is a prolific author and many of his books are highly praised and awarded. America’s God is a study on the state of theology in America from the Great Awakening to the Civil War. Noll takes a deep look at many different denominations including the Baptist, … Continue reading Book Review – “America’s God”
Shepherd the Flock 