Called is a brand-new resource from Midwestern Seminary and For the Church. The hope is simple: We want to provide engaging resources uniquely suited to help those who may be sensing a call from God toward gospel ministry.

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Theology in the Everyday

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The Theology in the Everyday series seeks to introduce and explain theological concepts in 500 words or less, with a 200-word section helping explain the doctrine to kids. At For The Church, we believe that theology should not be designated to the academy alone but lived out by faith in everyday life. We hope this series will present theology in such a way as to make it enjoyable, connecting theological ideas to everyday experience and encouraging believers to study theology for the glory of God and the good of the Church.

Why I love ministry – JT English

JT English answers ‘Why I love Minsitry” for ftc.co.

What about ministry gives you joy? – Ashlyn Portero

Ftc.co asks Ashlyn Portero ‘What about ministry gives you joy?’.

What gives you hope for the church over the next five to ten years? – Dan Darling

Ftc.co asks Dan Darling ‘What gives you hope for the church over the next five to ten years?’.

For the Church Podcast

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Episode 308: Beauty

Wonder and awe of the beautiful is essential to the human experience. Our souls are often shaped and formed by the aesthetic experiences provided by the Creator. When we neglect this aspect of our lives, we fail to realize how God has created us uniquely to not only enjoy beauty, but to also create the beautiful. A distinctly Christian vision of these realities opens our eyes to see how God has enchanted our world to draw us toward Him, the source and substance of beauty, for a deeper experience of the Christian life. On this episode, Jared Wilson talks with pastor and author Matt Capps about his new book Drawn by Beauty and the place of awe and wonder in the Christian life. We even talk about Christian movies!


Episode 307: Mixing it Up on Student Ministry

Jared and Ross return to a past episode format — “mixing it up” — where they draw out the usual podcast banter to specific subjects. No agenda; no plan. Just a free-form conversation — this week, on student ministry.


The Heart of Pastoring Podcast

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Episode 14: Service

The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. If pastors mean to reflect the heart of the Good Shepherd, they will pursue a servant’s heart. But we find this pursuit frustrated by our own laziness, a sense of entitlement, or even others’ presuming upon our service. How can we push through these frustrations and develop a vision for open-hearted caretaking of others? In this final episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin commend the wisdom practice of Christlike service.


Episode 13: Encouragement

Pastors constantly operate in an encouragement deficit. The practice of encouragement gives life. But so many ministers are drowning in criticism or just general disappointment. How can we become better encouragers of others when we receive so little of it ourselves? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin share some encouraging insights about encouragement! This wisdom practice can revolutionize our lives and enliven our ministries.




Latest Resources

Apr 1

Why I love ministry – JT English by JT English

JT English answers ‘Why I love Minsitry” for ftc.co.

Mar 26

What Does Jesus Want Me to Do? by Justin Jackson

“I don’t know what God’s doing, but I feel like He’s calling me to do something. What does Jesus want me to do?” Whether you’re a ministry resident weighing the future or a mid-career professional thinking about seminary, the question “Am I called?” can be overwhelming. For many, it represents a major life change, like […]

Mar 26

Episode 308: Beauty by Jared C. Wilson and Matt Capps

Wonder and awe of the beautiful is essential to the human experience. Our souls are often shaped and formed by the aesthetic experiences provided by the Creator. When we neglect this aspect of our lives, we fail to realize how God has created us uniquely to not only enjoy beauty, but to also create the beautiful. A distinctly Christian vision of these realities opens our eyes to see how God has enchanted our world to draw us toward Him, the source and substance of beauty, for a deeper experience of the Christian life. On this episode, Jared Wilson talks with pastor and author Matt Capps about his new book Drawn by Beauty and the place of awe and wonder in the Christian life. We even talk about Christian movies!

Mar 25

What about ministry gives you joy? – Ashlyn Portero by Ashlyn Portero

Ftc.co asks Ashlyn Portero ‘What about ministry gives you joy?’.

Mar 24

Awake! This Morn My Heart Would Rise by Charles Spurgeon

Awake! This morn my heart would rise
Above this world to see thy face;
Beyond these narrow-cloudy skies
To gain from thee, supplies of grace.
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Mar 19

Surrender to Ministry by Jason Dees

Series: Pastoral Ministry Collection

When I was a kid growing up in church, it was common to hear someone say, “I surrendered to ministry in 1968,” or, “It was on a Sunday night that I surrendered to ministry.” You don’t hear that kind of language much anymore—the word surrender. But it’s actually an incredibly powerful idea. It doesn’t mean […]

Mar 19

Episode 307: Mixing it Up on Student Ministry by Jared C. Wilson and Ross Ferguson

Jared and Ross return to a past episode format — “mixing it up” — where they draw out the usual podcast banter to specific subjects. No agenda; no plan. Just a free-form conversation — this week, on student ministry.

Mar 18

What gives you hope for the church over the next five to ten years? – Dan Darling by Dan Darling

Ftc.co asks Dan Darling ‘What gives you hope for the church over the next five to ten years?’.

Mar 18

The Real Reason We Struggle to Pray? by Jeremy Linneman

Series: Growing in Prayer

A few weeks ago, my friend pulled me aside after our community group gathering. We had finished our discussion time with about 20 minutes of prayer together, and he was both challenged and encouraged. He said, “I’ve been a Christian for decades, but I’ve never learned to pray.” He continued, “I know I’m supposed to […]

Mar 14

Captain of Our Salvation, Prove by Charles Spurgeon

Captain of our salvation, prove
The greatness of thy saving love;
Teach thou this wayward heart to know
What made thee love poor sinners so.
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