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Let me begin by saying that I greatly value my friend G. I. Williamson's lengthy legacy of faithful parish ministry and service to the broader church. One of the happier memories of my years of involvement in NAPARC was chairing a committee that oversaw the translation into Spanish and publication...

Next Wednesday (28 Sept) Mike Reeves is speaking at the West London Ministry afternoon, it's held at Duke Street Church , Richmond from 1.15-4.4.15. Mike will be speaking on 'The Love of Christ' The sessions are aimed at ministers and church staff but there's no bouncers on the door to keep the...

This is fantastic stuff. The BBC reports Euan Murray's refusing to play on Sundays in the Rugby World Cup for Scotland here . He says ''It's basically all or nothing, following Jesus. I don't believe in pick 'n' mix Christianity.''

I'll be on the Janet Medford show tomorrow (Thursday) at 1 PM CST discussing the book I edited a couple years ago, Atonement . You can catch it online here .

On Wednesday and Thursday of this week, Cumberland Valley Bible Book Service have their annual book sale. I am informed of an additional 10% off already discounted prices. Thus, David Murray's new book "How Sermons Work" is $4.50 instead of $9.99. See here: http://www.cvbbs.com/sale.html

Gospel-licious. Our church is a gospel church that is gospel crazy for gospel living. We believe that gospel discipleship makes gospel people who create gospel change and gospel dynamics. We believe in gospel administration for gospel organising. Gospel youth work is essential for gospel kids. A...

There's a fascinating article on the Briefing site here regarding Protestant tribes in the UK. Tim Thornborough writes up Pete Brierley's research, it's interesting to note that the Briefing finds itself in the growing and mainly positive generous 'conservative non separatist evangelical' while...

Reformation & Liberation Rediscovering the Legacy of the Reformers A Banner of Truth Reformation Day Conference Friday, October 28, 2011 6.30pm - 9.30pm Proclamation Presbyterian Church 278 South Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA Speakers: Rev. Dr. Liam Goligher Rev. Mark G. Johnston From...

There's a very helpful video here for pastors of churches of over a 1000, particularly helpful is how a church of 10-12,000 people keeps from being programme driven.

I found the below in Newton's letters, although he is advocating the established church in preference to independancy, his point will ring bells for all ministers. ''That sovereign power, which the Independents assume over their ministers, appears to me too great to be trusted in such hands. If a...