With the election of Leo the Fourteenth, the Church once again invokes a name rich with history and meaning. From Leo the First—“the Great”—who faced down Attila the Hun and...

I Saw a Man, Despised by His Brothers

I heard on the streets that a great teacher had fallen. A preacher, a teacher, a leader of many men. He had stumbled. What sin? Before the church he confessed, “I have sinned...

The Problem With Overstating Your Case

In a world where passion and conviction often dominate religious discourse, it's crucial to find a harmonious balance. My recent encounter with a fervently convinced...

More Young Foolish Leaders Please

Is the pastor of your church a young foolish leader? Does that frustrate you? Maybe you are older. Maybe you are wiser. Does that make you secretly despise young foolish...

by Tim Kimberley

Ecclesiology (Church)

Leadership

Lisa Robinson

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Should We Abandon Structured Leadership?

(Lisa Robinson) Increasingly, I am encountering a definition of the priesthood of the believer to mean a rejection of structured leadership in our local assemblies. Because we...

by Lisa Robinson

Calvinism

Current Issues in Theology

Fourteen Characteristics of Theological Legalism

Without question, one of the most disturbing trends in the world of theology is that, far too often, grace is eclipsed by theological legalism. Twice today I encountered this...

How to Preach a Sermon Even When You Are Not Sure What the Passage Means

Convictionless churches are empty churches. Sure, it may be cool these days to be noncommittal. Sure, backing off and saying that you “could be wrong” is...

Why So Many Preachers Annoy So Many Christians

[Please welcome with me Clinton C. Roberts. Clint is becoming a good friend of mine. He lives here in Edmond Oklahoma is a member of the Credo House. He has a Ph.D. from the...

When You Are Sick of Theology

Theological Avoidance fallacy: n. Thinking theology is impractical for true Christian living. This is very common in our world. It is also, to some degree, understandable....

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Christian Life

Current Issues in Theology

Leadership

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Fight Club for Christians

When I was young, I loved to talk about fight stories. I was really scared of fighting, but I knew I needed a few under my belt in order to have some cred among my friends. I...

by C Michael Patton

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