How I Learned that God Hears Prayer!

I RECENTLY RETIRED from a life of preaching. It was a difficult decision, and a sad day, but one that had to come. At my retirement party God indelibly engraved on my heart a crucial lesson. God hears prayer. I believe passionately in the ministry of preaching. I also...

Worldliness in the Church?

WHAT DOES WORLDLINESS  look like when it gets a foothold in the church? In his wonderful book, Embracing Obscurity, the author, Anonymous, paints an insightful verbal picture. “To be a success in the local church, apparently, you need to go to school to get your...

The Principle of Ministry: Life From Death!

HERE ARE SOME quotes from men of God that have served the church. They distill down the basic secret of Christian ministry. They begin with a first century apostle, move to a 17th century Puritan, and to present day leaders. Enjoy!2 Corinthians 4:11-12. “For we...

Are You Called to Full Time Ministry?

C.J. Mahaney interviews James Campbell for four minutes on how to know if you are called to full time ministry. It might be the best thing I have ever heard on this subject. If you have ever given any thought to full time ministry, take a momen and watch it here. ...