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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Clergy & Laity: He says he’s suffering from burn out. Is he serious? (Murmuring)
Now that we’ve solved the problems with elders, we need to address murmuring by the congregation. (Heb 13:17 ESV) 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give … Continue reading
How to Have a Good Time While Doing Good
As a rule, I refuse to go to the Gulf coast over the 4th of July weekend — too expensive, too crowded, and too hot — by far. And, of course, this year there’s the oil slick thing. But this … Continue reading
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Faith Lessons from Ray Vander Laan: New MP3s!
Reader David Scott has posted 14 CDs worth of mp3s from a series of lectures given by Ray Vander Laan, available here. Many thanks to David for sharing!
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The Holy Spirit: John 6 & 7
“It is the Spirit who gives life” John’s Gospel can sometimes be very difficult, even nearly impenetrable. (Joh 6:53-64 ESV) 53 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man … Continue reading
Clergy & Laity: He says he’s suffering from burn out. Is he serious? (Elders/Staff Relationship)
Once we have properly selected elders — that is, once we’ve selected those chosen by God — and once we’ve equipped them for a very difficult office, we need to decide how they should relate to the ministerial staff. The … Continue reading
Clergy & Laity: Why Aren’t Preachers Also Elders?
Matthew wrote in a comment, I’m enjoying this series a lot – thanks. Would you be willing to analyze the historical trajectory/reasons in the Churches of Christ which keep Church of Christ preachers from being elders (as in other congregational … Continue reading
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Clergy & Laity: He says he’s suffering from burn out. Is he serious? (Elder Training)
Developing better elders is the first step toward overcoming this plague of burn out. It’s not enough, but it’s essential. Once we have men in the eldership with the right raw material — the right gifts — we need for … Continue reading
Amazing Grace: On Restoring Those Fallen Away
JMF posted this question (edited for space) – One of the students in my class posted a question on the Church of Christ “House To House” website about the proposed reading of Heb.6:4-6 that is in The Holy Spirit and … Continue reading
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Clergy & Laity: He says he’s suffering from burn out. Is he serious? (Elders Who Aren’t Jackasses)
Yes, he’s serious. From Monday Morning Insight, by Todd Rhodes, Forty-eight percent of them think their work is hazardous to their family well-being. Another 45.5 percent will experience a burnout or a depression that will make them leave their jobs. … Continue reading
