Super Bongese – Radio to the Jungles
Praying friends and supporters of the work in Liberia, I wanted to give you a brief update on what is happening with the work in the jungles of West Africa. The Lord continues to bless the two mission works we were able to start as does the third church plant that was started by the […]
What Day Did Christ Die?
For many, the Friday before Resurrection Sunday has become like a holy day. It is almost anathema to consider that Christ may have died on any other day. Of course, it is known as “Good Friday” in remembrance this was supposedly the day that Christ died. The view that Christ must have died on Friday […]
The Disconnect of Evangelicalism
While we alluded to this briefly in a previous post, I believe it is beneficial to give further consideration to an epidemic of massive proportions that is prevalent within evangelical churches throughout the west. The epidemic has caused much heartache but few seem to see it for what it actually is. The reason for this […]
To Love a Terrorist?
As I write this post, the news channels are inundating our senses with the latest on the suspects from the Boston Marathon bombing. Ever efficient, reporters from every media outlet have descended on the Boston, Massachusetts area, in order that we might know every single gritty detail of the tragedy making front page headlines. On […]
Dangers of Counseling!
Standing in the court, the man heard the judge pronounce a sentence of twelve years hard time in a penitentiary. The world collapsed around the man and his family as the harsh realities of the unknown future were only just beginning to manifest themselves in ways that would seem like a horror movie. Sadly, the […]
Personal Insights into Counseling
Sadly, we live in an age where counseling features little in pastoral ministry. The reasons for this are many, but I want to point out just a few. First, we live in a litigious society. Counseling is a two-edged sword that can produce good results or it can result in a person suing the counselor […]
The Pastor and Counseling
Here is the ninth video in a series on Pastoral Theology from Reformed Baptist Seminary. This session is from Pastor Donny Martin on The Pastor and Counseling. In this seminary lecture he covers three areas – 1) the historical background of biblical counseling, 2) the theological foundation of biblical counseling, and 3) the practical process […]
Technology Giveth & Taketh Away
Here is the seventh and eighth video in a series on Pastoral Theology from Reformed Baptist Seminary. These two sessions are from Dr. Mark Ward on the use of technology in ministry. Our prayer is that it will be both an encouragement to pastors or future pastors and even to those who serve in other […]
Pastoral Evangelism and Equipping – Bob Selph
Here is the sixth in a series on Pastoral Theology from Reformed Baptist Seminary. This is the fourth message from Bob Selph. In this session, he speaks of the need to evangelize within our neighborhoods and also how to teach our people how to evangelize. I appreciate the simple approaches that Bob challenges the listener […]
Who is My Neighbor?
In Luke 10:25-37, a young lawyer approaches the Lord Jesus Christ and asks how he may inherit eternal life. The Messiah knowing all things asks the young man what the law says is necessary. Interestingly enough, the lawyer responds with the correct answer, namely, one should first love the Lord God with all your heart, […]
Shepherding the Flock – Bob Selph Video
Here is the fifth in a series on Pastoral Theology from Reformed Baptist Seminary. This is the third message from Bob Selph and deals with shepherding the flock and starts with 2 Timothy 4. This is an epistle that was written to be an encouragement from Paul to Timothy, and serves to encourage elders and […]
The Pastor and Church Discipline
Here is the fourth in a series on Pastoral Theology from Reformed Baptist Seminary. This is the second message from Donny Martin. Church discipline is never easy and while necessary for the purity of the local church, it should be approached with much grace and humility. Far too often, church discipline devolves into a verbal […]
The Re-Evangelization of Rome??
The world undergoes change every single day. Some changes are for good, but many prove to be detrimental at best. This last week has produced many noteworthy events. 1. Cyprus has decided that every person who has a bank account should forfeit amounts up to almost 10% of what you own. This has transpired because […]
The Pastor as a Man and His Relations
Here is the second in a series on Pastoral Theology from Reformed Baptist Seminary. This second message is from Bob Selph and is just as excellent as the first video posted yesterday. Our prayer is that it will be both an encouragement to pastors or future pastors and even to those who serve in other […]
The Pastoral Office
I would like to put up an excellent series from the Reformed Baptist Seminary. This first video lecture comes from Bob Selph. I believe that every person who aspires to the ministry should listen to this series. Please enjoy and may the Lord be glorified in each of our ministries.
Connecting the Dots – Kundalini to New Evangelicalism
We have spent a great deal of time in the past addressing issues that are greatly affecting true, biblical Christianity. The problem today is that more and more people are being duped into believing that a myriad of wolves are preaching and teaching the truth. Children love to play connect the dots. Connecting the dots […]
Stay the Course and Never Compromise!
In light of some of the recent posts and comments, I would like to share a few thoughts from my heart, but I want to do so by beginning with a story. Over five years ago, an unknown blogger started an unknown blog that would eventually become very well known with thousands of readers. The […]
Gospel, Discernment, and Passion 2013!
It is my prayer that this post will prove to be a connection between the matters of presenting the gospel and that of the area of discernment among the body of Christ. First, I note that each contributor has a different set of giftings for which I am very thankful. When The Pilgrim was the […]
Divided We Stand?
To preface my thoughts, I want to ask that each of you who read this, read all the way to the end before making a judgment call. I would like to chime in on the valid points raised by Chris in the previous post. One of our readers, Jon Gleason commented on the issue of […]
Connecticut – What will we learn?
Today, another shooting has taken the lives of at least 27 individuals. According to news reports, twenty of these are little children mostly from one class or section of an elementary school in Connecticut. There is an unspeakable horror that fills the heart to think that tonight some children will no longer be preparing with […]
Worth a Bar of Gold?
Recently I saw a video taken at the Bank of England in which a gentleman had the privilege of being able to view rooms full of real gold. The gold was stacked from floor to ceiling with about 1 ton of gold on each shelf. The narrator commented that the total amount of gold was […]
Sermon of the Week: “The Witness of Romans 1 – Part 2″ by Dr. James White
Dr. James White shares the truths of God’s Word from Romans 1 in this second of two part series preached at Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church. “Dr. James White is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a professor, having taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various […]
Sermon of the Week: “The Witness of Romans 1 – Part 1″ by Dr. James White
Dr. James White shares the truths of God’s Word from Romans 1 in this two part series preached at Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church. Lord willing, Part 2 will be posted next Sunday, September 9. “Dr. James White is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. He is […]
Passing the Baton – The Jungle Missionary
Dear DefCon Friends, First, thank you ever so much for your prayers and all the letters of encouragement we have received in light of our revised plans due to my on-going health issues. This has been a very hard trial, and although it is not yet over, we continue to trust our Sovereign Lord that […]
Letter from a Recent West African Convert
Dear Friends, I would like to share a very special letter that I received this past Sunday. By brief word of explanation, this came from a young man around 28 years old who was recently converted out of Is1am. His entire family, with the exception of one brother, all remain Mus1ims at this time. Because […]
