Ronni Kurtz

Ronni Kurtz is the Managing Editor of For The Church and also serves as the Assistant Director of Marketing at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary—where he is pursuing a Ph.D. in systematic theology. He also serves as Pastor of Teaching and Equipping at Emmaus Church. Ronni is also the author of two forthcoming books, No Shadow of Turning: Divine Immutability and the Economy of Redemption (Christian Focus Publishers) and Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind can lead to the Fruit of the Spirit (B&H Publishers). You can follow him on Twitter at @RonniKurtz.

Apr 14

Episode 113: FTC Mailbag by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

On this installment of the regular Mailbag feature of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ronni discuss listener-submitted questions, including first steps for new believers, the timing of children’s baptisms, sermon prep schedules, and building theological interest in a church without intimidating them.

Mar 31

Episode 111: Exceptionalizing Easter by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz encourage churches to rethink some of the contemporary approaches to Easter services.

Mar 30

Ronni Kurtz on the Danger in Only Caring About Christ’s Work by Ronni Kurtz

FTC.co asks Ronni Kurtz, managing editor at FTC, “What is the danger in only caring about the work of Christ and not the person?”

Mar 24

Episode 110: 6 Books Every Pastor Should Read by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss six books they recommend every pastor read to equip them with a deeper theology and greater pastoral sensibility for the rigorous work of ministry.

Mar 3

Episode 108: Gospel-Driven Ministry by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

On this week’s episode, Jared and Ronni discuss what exactly makes a ministry “gospel-driven,” as they dig into the substance and themes of Jared’s new book for pastors and aspiring pastors.

Feb 16

Ronni Kurtz on Why Theology Should Lead to Joy by Ronni Kurtz

We ask FTC.co managing editor and MBTS Assistant Director of Marketing Ronni Kurtz, “Why should theology lead to joy?”

Feb 3

Episode 104: Gossip in the Church by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

The tongue is indeed a fire.

Jan 20

Episode 102: Spitballing on Church Planting by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

For The Church Podcast Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz do some “spitballing” on the topic of church planting, sharing some thoughts, concerns, and convictions.

Jan 5

Divine Aseity and Your Day-to-Day by Ronni Kurtz

There is nothing more practical for Christians than a grand vision of God.

Dec 31

Episode 100: The Years Behind and Ahead by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

The 100th episode! Jared and Ronni look back and forward (and share a special announcement).