Monthly Archives: August 2011

Review: “Biblical Eldership: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership” by Alexander Strauch

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

This book has become the standard for works on eldership, and deservedly so. If you’re only going to read one book on church leadership (other than the Bible), this is the book to read. If you plan to study pastoral … Continue reading →

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Taking Root: Growing stronger and deeper in the Christian life

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

[This is the first of a series of ongoing weekly emails that I'll be sending out to our church family. I'm posting it here to encourage further discussion. Of course, all are welcome to join in!] And now, just as … Continue reading →

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Review: “Shepherds & Sheep: A Biblical View of Leading & Following” by Jerram Barrs

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

This book is pleasantly concise (98 pages including endnotes), but ably provides a solid overview of biblical church leadership. The book was written in 1983, and Barrs seems to be especially responding to ministries that stress a controlling “shepherding” or … Continue reading →

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Did Jesus Exist?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

This is part of a series on the historical Jesus, beginning with In Search of Jesus. Was Jesus Christ a real, historical person? Did he actually exist? We begin with the most broad of questions regarding Jesus, and it’s one … Continue reading →

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