Author: Administrador

Every pastor is called to be a theologian. This may come as a surprise to those pastors who see theology as an academic discipline taken during seminary rather than as an ongoing and central part of the pastoral calling. Nevertheless, the health of the church depends upon its pastors functioning as faithful theologians-teaching, preaching, defending … Continue reading “Every Pastor Is a Theologian”

?At the heart of effective preaching is a solid missiological perspective. Are you communicating in such a way that your words actually convey biblical truth to your audience? Or does your preaching float right past your hearers because it’s not delivered “on a frequency” that they listen to? In this respect, we can probably learn … Continue reading “Contextual Preaching”

Ed Stetzer is Director of LifeWay Research, where he is developing critical data to help church leaders interpret the culture and the future of the church. Prior to that role he was at the North American Mission Board Center for Missional Research. He has been a pastor, a church planter, author of several books, and … Continue reading “Preaching in a Changing Culture: An Interview with Ed Stetzer”

We always see the same complaint: “There just aren’t any good new artists anymore.” Sorry, but we beg to differ. As usual, plenty of artists made their national debut as a band or solo artist in 2008, but we found twelve that we particularly hope to hear more from in years to come—six bands, five … Continue reading “Best New Artists of 2008”

Why do churches have Web sites? To connect with their congregation? To inform their church members? To attract non-church goers to their church? To disciple others? All of those are probably reasons why your church either wants to or has built a Web site. However, most churches, even the large and prominent churches with great-looking … Continue reading “Pastors: Destroy Your Web Site & Start Fresh!”

From the Editor: Thanking Our Pastors Articles: How Do You ReceiveUnction? Creativity in Music & Preaching Illustrations: Commitment, Persistence Jesus Why are you here? Link of the Week Preacher’s Bookshelf Humor And Finally…  “Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.”(Richard C. Cushing)   Sign up now for a 1-year subscription to … Continue reading “PreachingNow Vol. 8, No. 5”

It was a matter of life and death! Lazarus was very ill, and Martha and I had done everything we knew to help but to no avail. So, we sent for Jesus. We knew that if Jesus laid His hand upon our brother, he would be made well. We knew because Jesus had healed others … Continue reading “Lazarus: A Matter of Life and Death (John 11:1-45)”

“Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.” St. John If John were alive today, … Continue reading “Walking with St. John Chrysostom”

This message was delivered to the seminarians and faculty at RTS Charlotte at the first chapel service of the spring semester. A Crisis or a Test?The picture: Tiger Woods clearly with a bad lie in the rough. The legendary golfer gazes down through the thicket of weeds. And we are drawn to the words: A … Continue reading “No Alternative! (1 Tim. 4)”

In a book entitled Prayers of Dark People written at the turn of the 20th century, the great black scholar and social activist, W.E.B. Du Bois lifted these words to the Lord: We must endure to the end,learn to finish things,bring them to accomplishment and full fruition.We must not be content with plans, ambitions and … Continue reading “Having the Faith to Endure (2 Tim. 4:1-8)”