Jeremy Book Reviews, Ethics, Leadership

From Vision to Strategy: Leading Effectively

Chris McChesney, et. al. The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals (Jefferson City, TN: Simon & Schuster, 2026). My wife says I have no networking fears. If someone is good or successful at something--i.e., preaching, business, finance, leading, or pastoring, I will find a way to "pick their brain." I enjoy learning … Continue reading From Vision to Strategy: Leading Effectively

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Evaluating Pastors in Documentaries: A Biblical Perspective

Here is my confession: I love documentaries. Wow! It feels great to get that off my chest. Yes, I watched Trainwreck's "Poop Cruise," and will most likely never go on a cruise again. I was obsessed with "America's Team" about the Dallas Cowboys. As a Cowboys fan, the contents were bittersweet. Sweet because players like … Continue reading Evaluating Pastors in Documentaries: A Biblical Perspective

Jeremy Ethics, The Church

“I Have Always Been a Christian,” A Biblical Analysis and Response

C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity is one of my favorite books. Lewis had a gift for explaining and defining Christian truths for both those who believe and those who do not. One of his tactics for expounding the Christian faith was presenting two different meanings to a thought or concept. His logic would look like … Continue reading “I Have Always Been a Christian,” A Biblical Analysis and Response

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A Holy Spirit Led and Empowered Movement: A Story About God’s Favor at FBC Holland

A dear friend of mine was in town recently, and I was sharing with him all the work that God is doing at First Baptist Church of Holland, in Holland, Texas. Yes, you've probably never heard of us. If you drove through our town, you most likely would not even realize you were in it. … Continue reading A Holy Spirit Led and Empowered Movement: A Story About God’s Favor at FBC Holland

Jeremy Leadership, The Church

One Preacher’s Process for Preparing A Sermon

One question pastors like to ask each other is: "How do you prepare your sermons for Sunday?" The responses differ based on personality, capabilities, experience, and time constraints. For example, Jim Shaddix used to prepare all week for his sermon. John Piper studies and writes his on Friday. Joby Martin spends all day Monday getting … Continue reading One Preacher’s Process for Preparing A Sermon

Jeremy Ethics, The Church

THE ERLC NEEDS REFORM RATHER THAN BEING ABOLISHED

We are weeks away from thousands of Southern Baptist messengers migrating to Dallas, Texas for the annual Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Southern Baptists hold to the autonomy of the local church. Unlike a denomination, which consists of a top-down organizational structure, the SBC has a bottom-up polity. Local and like-minded churches choose to partner with … Continue reading THE ERLC NEEDS REFORM RATHER THAN BEING ABOLISHED

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A Biblical Response to Suicide: What the Bible Actually Teaches?

The act of suicide is heartbreaking for many reasons. First, the person who committed the act believed that the only way out of whatever troubled them was by prematurely ending their life. Second, those who are left behind must deal with the many emotions, questions, and uncertainties as they process the loss of their loved … Continue reading A Biblical Response to Suicide: What the Bible Actually Teaches?

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One of the Biggest Reasons You Need to Purchase the 8 Money Milestones Program

It Emphasizes Great Commission Stewardship For years, Dave Ramsey has been the staple for Christians wanting to know more about how to manage their finances. Many readers will be familiar with his "7 Baby Steps" program, Financial Peace University, and his best-selling book, The Total Money Makeover. This post does not intend to take away … Continue reading One of the Biggest Reasons You Need to Purchase the 8 Money Milestones Program