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Navigating the Ethics of AI in Ministry and Sermon Writing
While AI offers exciting opportunities for ministry, its use also raises important ethical questions. From sermon writing to administrative tasks, church leaders must carefully weigh the benefits and potential pitfalls of integrating AI into their work.
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Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 4: Preaching That Is Prophetic and Practical
We need to be preachers who are constantly renewing our commitment to proclaiming God's Word, with expository preaching as central.
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Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 3: Preaching Themes, Narratives, and Topics
I encourage a renewal to expository preaching while recognizing there are other ways to preach that honor the Word and effectively teach the Bible.
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Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 2: Preaching Biblically Is Ultimate
Expository preaching is the best, but not the only biblically mandated preaching approach.
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Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 1: Why Verse-By-Verse Preaching Matters
Expository preaching plays a vital role in the life of the church. The regular, faithful preaching of the Bible in weekly corporate worship services has endured as one of the most important qualities of the Christian faith.
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Delighting in God’s Mission: A Brief on the Missiology of John Piper
While John Piper is “Christian famous,” and his influence is multidirectional, his influence on the church’s engagement in mission is easily overlooked amidst his extensive preaching, teaching, and writing ministries.
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Do Denominations Matter?
Do denominations matter? "Associating" and "cooperating" for a common goal is easier said than done. Cooperation requires common conviction, unity, and grace.
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10 Reflections 10 Years After the Fall of Mars Hill
It's been 10 years since the implosion of Mars Hill Church. Hard to believe. Like most things, Mars Hill had some beautiful and terrible fruit from its ministry. I will always treasure the good but want others to learn from the not-so-good.