Pastoral Ministry

The Pastor as Novel-ist

April 25, 2012

The pastor has much wisdom to gain through the study of church history.

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The Pastor as Entrepreneur

April 24, 2012

An examination of a biblical model of Pastoral ministry in light of current trends.

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2 Corinthians 10:1-6 – Christian Maturity in Christian Warfare

October 6, 2011

Christian maturity is an essential though often over-looked attribute in pastoral ministry.

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Sabbaticals For Pastors

June 6, 2011

By permitting a pastor time for focused study and learning, sabbaticals can benefit not only the pastor himself, but more importantly the congregation that he serves and the broader church.

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Commencement 2011

May 31, 2011

As servants of the Lord, like Jesus, you are prepared, needed, and dedicated for the task of gospel ministry.

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2011 Graduate Charge

May 31, 2011

In light of the trials and suffering that await those who devote their lives to the ministry of the gospel, we can be encouraged and joyful because our ministry is done in Jesus' name, with confidence that our names are written on His heart, and ultimately for his glory.

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Preaching Christ

January 19, 2011

Rev. Dr. Derke Bergsma talks about redemptive-historical preaching and about his book, Redemption: The Triumph of God's Great Plan.

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What is Practical Theology?

November 23, 2010

Dr. Julius Kim talks about practical theology.

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What is Pastoral Ministry?

November 23, 2010

Dr. Johnson talks about what it means to be a shepherd of Christ's flock.

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Pastor as Scholar

November 23, 2010

John Fesko talks about what it means to be both a pastor and a scholar. 

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Paul’s Advice to Young Pastors

November 11, 2010

The Apostle Paul's words to Timothy have an enduring significance for ministers in every generation.

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Going Pastoral

November 10, 2010

Encouragement and advice for those studying to enter pastoral ministry.

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Colossians 1:9-14

November 5, 2010

The preeminence of Christ undergirds our lives no matter our earthly circumstances.

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Our Purpose: For Christ, His Gospel, and His Church

October 11, 2010

Westminster Seminary California exists for a marvelous purpose: to glorify Christ, to teach his Gospel, to serve his Church.

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Disappointment and Failures in the Ministry

September 29, 2010

How to cope with the disappointments and failures in pastoral ministry in light of Acts 18.

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Pastoral Ministry

September 1, 2010

Rev. Dr. Sinclair Ferguson shares a little about how he became a pastor, what effect it had on him to have come face to face with John Owen, and his thoughts on what a pastor is.

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The King’s High Praise for His Daughters’ Service

July 27, 2010

To be liberated from our culture's scale of values, we need to reflect on the reason for Jesus' praising the greatness of the widow's gift.

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