There are so many different methods and questions we can use when reading the Bible with students. Over the past several years at our church we have adapted several different types of questions from a variety of sources and put them into these five questions that we use with high school students: How would you... Continue Reading →

Christmas is a time where many gifts are given and received. We should consider how giving solid resources to teenagers during this time can potentially change the trajectory of their lives. Now, I realize there might not be huge excitement when a kid opens a present and finds a book. However, it’s worth the risk... Continue Reading →

Do you ever find it difficult to understand the Bible? Sometimes it seems as if the Bible is a puzzle including thousand of pieces and understanding how it all fits together can seem impossible. This is one reason why good Bible teaching in local churches, helpful books, and discussion with friends is necessary. Recently I... Continue Reading →

Peter Greer and Doug Fagerstorm wrote a book that was published in 2020 titled Succession. Interestingly enough, it is about the important topic of succession. This insightful book uses the stories of many leaders to help paint a picture of what succession planning and success can look like. Below are 8 quotes that can be... Continue Reading →

In 2013 I was visiting seminaries trying to decide which one to attend. In God's providence, while I was visiting Southern Seminary, there was also a 9Marks conference on Expository Preaching happening at the same time. It was at this conference that I heard the talk below that helped shape my view of preaching. Mike... Continue Reading →

Pastors and all Bible teachers use many words. Just think, if a pastor preaches or teaches 50 weeks a year and each of those weeks includes an hour and a half of sermons or classroom style teaching, then that would be 75 hours of words used to talk about God. That is more than three... Continue Reading →

One temptation for those who study the Bible is to always approach a biblical text through predetermined theological lenses. This can start when people are young and usually answer questions in Sunday School by saying "Jesus." Although it is a good tactic to answer questions with the name of our savior, this practice can lead... Continue Reading →

It is no secret that there are racial tensions in our country today. These tensions exist both inside and outside the church. People have different opinions about what is the cause, effect, and actual result of these tensions. As a youth pastor, I have the privilege of attempting to help students think through cultural issues... Continue Reading →

Many people hear the words "Theology Books" and think of large, dust covered books that professors and pastors use to write papers, sermons, and even more books. This is true and a beneficial use of these resources. However, theology books are more than resources to be used by pastors and scholars. R.C. Sproul reminded everyone... Continue Reading →

2,213. This is how many days went by from my very first class at Southern Seminary to the date my last assignment was due for my Master of Divinity degree. I started seminary with a systematic theology class at an extension center near Baltimore and ended with an online class about family ministry. When I... Continue Reading →