One book that is becoming a favorite ministry book of mine is Mark Dever's book Discipling. This book contains useful information for youth ministries even though it was not directly written to youth pastors. In Chapter 7, Dever discusses the hard decision we have to make about who we are going to disciple. There are... Continue Reading →
Advice to Future Seminary Students
I am currently in my fifth academic school year of studying to obtain my Masters of Divinity Degree. It is a long journey, but I am thankful that I am able to study and be a youth pastor simultaneously. There are many things I could recommend as advice for those who think that seminary is... Continue Reading →
Recommended Resource: Lig Duncan Sermon at T4G 2014
Every year there are thousands of sermons delivered at conferences for pastors. One of my favorite conferences is Together for the Gospel. I enjoy listening to the messages both when I am able to attend in person and online when I cannot attend. I was at the Together for the Gospel Conference that took place... Continue Reading →
J.I. Packer on God Knowing and Loving
I am thankful that God has given me both a desire and an eagerness to read. Hours of my life are spent with a my eyes looking, hands holding, and brain processing what is on a page of a book in front of me. Yet, in the midst of reading many books, I agree with... Continue Reading →
Recommended Resource: Praying the Bible by Donald S. Whitney
Overview: Praying the Bible by Donald S. Whitney is a very helpful, short, easy to read, and practical book about praying the Bible. I have read this book twice and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is studying the spiritual disciplines or who wants to learn how to practically use the Bible as... Continue Reading →