Biblically Shaped Ministries

Constructive Thoughts on Pastoral Ministry

Are we doing a good enough job of training for the costs of pastoral ministry?

Christopher B. DavisOctober 11, 2023pastoral ministry, ministry, pastor/elder, counsel/advice, education/training, leadershipComment

A Review of "Discipleship Counseling"

This is a throwback review of a book I read when I was studying Christian counseling in college.

Christopher B. DavisApril 26, 2023counseling, recovery, deliverance, book review, ministry, discipleshipComment

Is not having worship service on Sunday disobedience?

Who would’ve thought Christmas Day being on Sunday would stir up such hostility between Christians? Is the argument for not canceling worship services on Sunday biblically valid? Why is the day we worship such a big deal to some and not to others? Is there a resolve for this apparent issue?

Christopher B. DavisDecember 21, 2022holidays, Christmas, worship, Sunday, controversy, church issuesComment

3 Provisions of God’s Wisdom

God’s wisdom is like a GPS for a godly life. Sadly, too many professing Christians look and listen for “wisdom” elsewhere and they jeopardize what God’s wisdom can provide them.

Christopher B. DavisDecember 8, 2022Wisdom, Christians, choices, ProverbsComment

Addressing Anxiety (Video)

Saw a provocative tweet by someone with a large enough online platform. He said, "Anxiety is a sin." Hmmm. Is anxiety this narrow or more nuanced?

VideosChristopher B. DavisSeptember 19, 2022anxiety, mental health, life issues, worry, solutionsComment