Posts tagged ministry
What if Complementarian and Egalitarian Weren’t the Only Options?

Where do you stand on what women can and can’t do in the church and, possibly, within Christian institutions and organizations? How you answer this question will land you in one of two doctrinal camps. But do the complementarian–egalitarian positions adequately categorize Christian views on women in ministry? Explore a proposed four-quadrant framework.

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Recovering the Gift-Roles of Ephesians 4

What if the Church is missing out on significant leadership gifts and roles because of a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of Paul’s gifts list in Ephesians 4:11? Maybe the secret sauce of a healthy, growing church isn’t purely methodologies; what if it’s the chemistry and utilization of the right giftings that align with the right methodologies?

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Pastoral Calling and Assignment: Learning to Read My Ministry Backward

I have not posted anything about my retirement from pastoral ministry since May 26, 2025, and that was on my Facebook page. I was hesitant to post this, especially since it might turn out to be nothing more than a personal realization, which is fine, as it has brought great resolve and satisfaction to my reluctant, turbulent pastoral journey. However, my posting this suggests that I think God may be up to something. We shall see.

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