Jeremy The Church

Why I Love the Apostle Paul’s Testimony for Evangelistic Purposes: Part 1-The Religious Lost Person

What Is Meant by Lost People? Lost people typically fit into one of two categories: religious and rebellious. The term "lost" in biblical language means that these people are not followers of Jesus Christ. In other words, they have not repented of sin and put their faith in the finished work of Jesus (cf. Rom … Continue reading Why I Love the Apostle Paul’s Testimony for Evangelistic Purposes: Part 1-The Religious Lost Person

Jeremy Leadership, The Church

Theodore Beza’s Challenge to Contemporary Preaching

Beza's Approach to Training Pastors Theodore Beza may not be a household name for many contemporary evangelicals. One reason, out of many, is that he followed the ministry of John Calvin in Geneva, Switzerland. Even though Beza stands in the shadow of one of the greatest reformers of the Christian faith, it is my intention … Continue reading Theodore Beza’s Challenge to Contemporary Preaching

Jeremy Ethics, The Church

Mortification of the Flesh: How the Gospel Produces Sexual Purity in Christ Followers

Introducing Pride Month June has been declared by our American government as "pride month." During this time period, many discussions surround the rights, morals, and ideologies of the LGBTQ+ movement and/or agenda. The church is not excused nor excluded from these discussions. In fact, God's people might and should be wrestling with how to navigate … Continue reading Mortification of the Flesh: How the Gospel Produces Sexual Purity in Christ Followers

Jeremy Leadership, The Church

Gaining Influence by Humble Means: 3 Ways to Think about Building Your Brand

Have you ever heard of Bruce A Little? Unless you are a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary or have engaged in philosophical thought at an academic level, you have probably never heard of him. He is by far one of the most challenging professors I have ever studied under, but also the person who … Continue reading Gaining Influence by Humble Means: 3 Ways to Think about Building Your Brand

Jeremy Leadership, The Church

The Growing Need for Church Consultants and Coaches

Thom Rainer observes that "over two thirds of American churches have a worship attendance under 100" (The New Very Large Church). In another post, Rainer shows that numbers indicate, "more pastors and staff will become bi-vocational and co-vocational" in 2023 (Ten Major Trends for Local Churches in America in 2023). The terms he uses in … Continue reading The Growing Need for Church Consultants and Coaches

Jeremy Ethics, The Church

2 Questions Christians Should Ask about the Respect for Marriage Act

My Life among the Deathworks by Philip Reiff Philip Reiff, an American sociologist who passed away in 2006, wrote a fascinating book titled, My Life among the Deathworks. In the book, he discusses a concept, which he calls "anti-cultures." "Anti-cultures," Reiff stated, "translate no sacred order into social" (p. 6). Reiff elaborated, "[Anti-cultures] propose an … Continue reading 2 Questions Christians Should Ask about the Respect for Marriage Act