We posted the General Sessions earlier, and now we have the breakout sessions up. Take a listen to these and let us know what you think! Here is the link: The Veritas Conference 2016
I love institutional Christian education. In many ways I am the product of Christian schools. In the course of my life I have three of the four schools I have attended have been Christian schools (elementary, middle school/high school, and seminary). While the experience of private Christian elementary, middle school, and high school were involuntary … More Christian Education and the Local Church
Dealing with problem people in the church is the experience of all pastors, leaders, and congregations. Since difficult people are all too common in the church today, Christians have wondered how to best approach and help them. Marshall Shelley’s “Well-Intentioned Dragons” seeks to be that help. Shelley uses a strong metaphor of a dragon to … More Book Review: Well-Intentioned Dragons by Marshall Shelley
The Gospel Coalition LA Chapter holds quarterly equipping meetings throughout the year. These meetings are a blessing for pastors who are looking for encouragement and have practical ministry questions as they fight on the front lines. On April 19, we met at Sovereign Grace Pasadena and Jared Wilson came to talk to us about The Pastor’s … More The Pastor’s Vindication (Jared Wilson)
This year at the Shepherds’ Conference a book was freely given about the Pastor-Theologian. While there are a few things in the book that I may not agree with or endorse, my heart fully embraces the underlying tone of the work: we need more pastor-theologians. The book historically argues that the man behind the pulpit and … More A Dying Breed: The Pastor-Theologian
The Contenders 