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7 Ps for Better Preaching

June 10, 2020 by Allen Nelson IV

Anyone who faithfully preaches God’s Word always desires to grow in his ability to communicate Scripture’s timeless truths. Preaching the Bible is a high calling and tremendous privilege. It is a task reserved for qualified men, and it is means of grace for Christ’s church that must never be treated flippantly. I’ve only been preaching […]

Filed Under: Preaching Tagged With: pastoring, preaching, Sermon Preparation

When You Miss, You’re Missed

September 18, 2019 by Allen Nelson IV

A Parable Once upon a time, there was a mother with 7 sons. She loved her boys very much and they loved her. She and her husband were committed to the family meal and their evenings were often filled with laughter. And if you have boys then you know that those evenings were filled with […]

Filed Under: Theology Tagged With: church family, church membership, local church, pastoral ministry, pastorate, pastoring

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