Apt to Teach
Preaching and Teaching with Clarity - Part 1 Apt to Teach The ability to preach or teach is part of the qualifications of being a pastor. I Timothy 3:1-2 - This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop...
The Difference in Clarity and Eloquence
Preaching and Teaching with Clarity - Part 2 The Difference in Clarity and Eloquence Sometimes when we think about improving our preaching and teaching skills we can focus only on becoming a more eloquent speaker. We have all heard speakers who say everything right,...
Preaching Principles in Nehemiah 8
Preaching and Teaching with Clarity - Part 3 Preaching Principles in Nehemiah 8 In Nehemiah 8 Ezra speaks to the people who had rebuilt the wall. This chapter gives us a pattern we can use to preach and teach with clarity. This chapter gives us the two-part plan...
The Value of a Missions Manual
Missions Manuals are valuable for two key reasons. 1. A Missions Manual clarifies the vision for missions to everyone in the church. There are plenty of ideas about what a church should be doing for missions floating around in your church. A Missions Manual puts in...
Rethinking Missionary Care Part 2
Care for their emotional needs. (Be sure to ask about emotional needs) Fear Paul gave us a glimpse into some of his emotional needs in his second letter to the church at Corinth. II Corinthians 7:5 “For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest,...
Rethinking Missionary Care Part 1
It can be hard to know what a church should be doing for their missionaries. By taking the time to rethink Missionary Care, you will sort out your feelings and thoughts about who a missionary is to you and what you should be doing for them. All of us are called to...