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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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.
Ftc.co asks Will Standridge ‘What does it mean to be “For the Church”?’.
Ftc.co asks Clint Pressley ‘Why does preaching matter?’.
Ftc.co asks Ashlyn Portero ‘What encouragement would you have for pastors internationally?’.
“If Christ is not raised, we of all people should be pitied the most.” In this annual holiday episode, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz talk about the truth and transforming power of the resurrection of Jesus.
The Film Club is back. In this installment, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the late, great Robert Duvall showpiece, 1997’s “The Apostle.”
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.
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.
Sometimes looking up from the grindstone and seeing what is happening around you in ministry through other believers is even more productive for Christ’s Kingdom.
This week's links include resources on hospitality in the church, 'God talk,' sacrifices made in preaching, healthy marriage, and reflections on Hurricane Harvey.
We need to pay much closer attention to what we know to be true so we can live accordingly and not be in a complacent drift.
Carrying the consistent emotional weight of the various pains, fears, criticisms, suffering, and transitions of a congregation is a challenging vocation.
Series: Conversations
How is ministry in the South different than it was 10 years ago?
Chances are, your people will remember your hospital visit for the rest of their life, even though they may not remember last Sunday’s sermon.
A family vacation is a gift of God, but a family vacation is not God. A vacation must never become our ultimate “happy place.”
A family vacation is a gift of God, but a family vacation is not God. A vacation must never become our ultimate “happy place.”
Prayers for people we don't even know around the world to be brought to Christ engages us in the great purpose of the Christian life.
Given the neediness of the church, the cultural pressures we face, and the general social upheaval of our times, how we preach has never been more important.
