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What is common grace (and why should we care

How should we define common grace? Below is a representative sample of how Christian theologians define this aspect of God’s providential … See more

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Why a Pastor’s Spiritual Life Matters — Southern Equip

WEBIn fact, as Paul reminded Timothy, godliness “holds promise for the present life” (1 Tim 4:8). Your spirituality can inspire or impede the salvation of others. The apostle Paul once told …

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The Church Desperately Needs Good Christology — Southern Equip

WEBThere is no greater need for the church today than to think rightly about Jesus, biblically and theologically. The life and health of the church depends on a …

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Three changes in theological education: Then and now

WEBIn his presentation, the 29-year-old James Petigru Boyce set forth a comprehensive vision for theological education in what he called “Three Changes in Theological Institutions.”. …

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The Gospel, Human Flourishing, and the Foundation of Social Order

WEBThe conversation concerning human flourishing and the reach of the gospel extends to all spheres of the human experience including the element we treasure most as …

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Balancing family and ministry: Part 2: situations, seasons and

WEBIn Part 1, I discussed two of the five categories that I think of when answering young ministers about how to balance their family and ministry. This part discusses the rest of …

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Spurgeon’s advice for suffering Christians — Southern Equip

WEBCharles Spurgeon’s body slumped beneath the cruel pain of gout and kidney disease. He was downcast in the dark valley of depression. And, he was embroiled in …

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Seven ways to identify a healthy church — Southern Equip

WEBIf a leader has all of the following seven traits, it is likely that leader will lead the congregation to greater health. They embrace change. Healthy leaders do not fear …

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6 Ways Confessions of Faith Promote Church Health

WEBConfessions of faith should be used: 1. As an affirmation and defense of the truth. The church of the living God is called to be the pillar and buttress of the truth (1 …

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Breathing new life into dying churches — Southern Equip

WEBOur primary strategy for doing that is called Send North America, and that strategy includes two primary goals. First, we want to help increase the church birth rate by helping …

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Spurgeon’s suffering is an example for all pastors

WEBOn Wednesday January 20, Spurgeon was forced to bed due to his declining health and there he remained. Towards the end of the first week in bed, he …

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How Important Are Associations for Pastors and Churches

WEBI firmly believe that the health of a local association of churches is essential and critical to the health of pastors and their churches. Many of us in ministry have …

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Church revitalization: A biblical approach — Southern Equip

WEBA Biblical Approach. There is a balanced, biblical approach to the work of revitalization that is both more effective as well as more faithful to God’s design for the …

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Sermon: Expositional Preaching as a Mark of a Healthy Church

WEBExpositional Preaching. The most important distinguishing mark of a healthy church is expositional preaching. It is the most important because careful and thorough …

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The Book of Job and Suffering: A Sermon — Southern Equip

WEBThe Apostle Peter tells us, “that the testing (or proof) of your faith, more precious than gold which is perishable, though tested by fire, may be found to the praise and glory and …

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5 reasons a shrinking church may be a good thing

WEBThe SBC’s primary way of measuring the condition of local churches is by this tri-fold rubric: Growing. Plateau. Decline. The declining church is always seen as …

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Meeting again after COVID-19: one church's plan

WEBWe will dedicate an entire side of pews for those over 60 or whose health is compromised, but wish to attend. The Lord’s supper will be prepared by one deacon …

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The Life and Significance of Ann Hasseltine Judson (1789-1826)

WEBAnn, affectionately known as “Nancy,” was born just before the Christmas of 1789 in Bradford (Massachusetts). The youngest of five children, she was doted on by the …

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3 reasons your church should be all about numbers

WEBEvery single one. Our churches should care about the number of individuals who are being saved because we should care about every individual. Every person who …

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