Devote Yourself newsletter
“Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching, and to teaching” (1 Timothy 4:13).
There you have it. When we think about the work of pastoral ministry, we think about leading public worship, preaching, and teaching. We want to devote ourselves to those tasks, those privileges, and we want to do the best we can in those areas, all because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.
The following three articles are meant to be encouragements to devote yourself to these things as a good minister of Christ Jesus.
December 2025 newsletter
Teaching With Apologetic Awareness
Not long ago, a recently confirmed member stopped me in the narthex after a service. “Pastor, I’m going to invite my friend
The Main Point
“Find the main point of the text,” came the instruction from the homiletics professor.
Manuals for Christian Worship
Four manuals delve into the theology and thinking that were behind the various forms of worship published in the Christian Worship suite.
Devote Yourself article archive
Teaching With Apologetic Awareness
Not long ago, a recently confirmed member stopped me in the narthex after a service. “Pastor, I’m going to invite my friend
The Main Point
“Find the main point of the text,” came the instruction from the homiletics professor.
Manuals for Christian Worship
Four manuals delve into the theology and thinking that were behind the various forms of worship published in the Christian Worship suite.
The Christo-centricity of Liturgical Preaching
Forever emblazoned on my memory banks are the words over the seminary chapel doors...
Commentary on the Propers
While I own copies of all of the volumes in the Christian Worship suite, a subset of those volumes is located on the small shelf that is part of my office desk.
Ten Years In: Reflections on Teaching Grown-Ups (Part 2)
First, our mid-2020 church-planting workshops will always be special to me.
The Person of the Preacher—Does It Matter?
“The person of the preacher” is a phrase I was not acquainted with until a few years ago.
Accompaniment for Services—Service Builder Edition
It was a matter of timing, so it couldn’t be helped. I’m hoping you didn’t miss it, but I would understand if you did.
Ten Years In: Reflections on Teaching Grown-Ups (Part 1)
First, I carry a laminated SETPI diagram in my work bag to glance at when I’m outlining Bible studies months away.
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