This ‘Marvel god’, much like a comic-book superhero, appears accessible and appealing, but is in reality nothing more than a caricature of the God of the Bible. He is both distant and near: we can invite him into our lives whenever we please, simply by sending him a signal, as though calling for a superhero.
Not every person who opposes a pastor is a wolf, and we should use this label cautiously and after much discernment and deliberation. But we should apply it when it fits.
Young pastor, learn from one of my biggest ministry mistakes. Please don’t rush.
The Ministry of Small Things is narrow in its scope—it addresses those ordinary, and often overlooked, aspects of pastoral care through which the Lord is pleased to work.
I love great stories that surprise me and make me think. The best stories are the ones that I want to read or watch again as soon as I finish them because the end makes me realize that there were secrets hidden in the story that I didn’t catch the first time. The Bible is a story like that.
There is no greater joy in the Christian life than living together in life-giving Christian community. There is no greater privilege in the Christian life than joining arms with brothers...
Human beings are creatures of enormous dignity and worth. They are embodied souls – of the earth and uniquely inspired by God (Gen. 2:7). They are more like God than...
A pastor’s main job is giving sermons, but their important work is with people. Both require more time, emotional energy, and availability outside of regular hours than many people think.
Pastor Paul Carter explains why he uses the RMM Bible reading plan.
In this episode, Pastors Paul Carter, Steve Bray, and Paul Martin discuss the differences between church planting and church revitalization.
Statistics tell us that 25% of current pastors plan to retire in the six months. If that’s even close to true, then we have to ask the question: where will...
What standing for the truth of God's word even at great personal cost looks like in Canada
