Preaching and Prayer

There are times when communication is best done by “sticking to the script.” For example, when nations hang on every word of the President of the United States in his State of the Union address, it is wise for the communicator to speak clearly and precisely while following the advice of his team and the lead of … More Preaching and Prayer

Evaluating the Elder

In the Old Testament, God used the terms prophet, priest, elder, judge, and father somewhat interchangeably. While God was Israel’s Chief Shepherd, he consistently provided sinful and redeemed under-shepherds to lead, protect, correct, and nourish his people. In the New Testament, God used different labels: elder, pastor, shepherd, teacher, priest, presbyter, and bishop were all used interchangeably. Again, there was … More Evaluating the Elder