by Bob | Oct 1, 2014 | Biblical Counseling, Gospel-Centerd Counseling, Uncategorized
8 Words Describing God’s Grand Vision for the Church As I consult for local churches, I repeatedly hear the concern that “our church seems to be going in a million different directions.” I address that concern in in chapter 13 of Gospel-Centered Counseling: How...
by Bob | Jan 11, 2014 | Pastoral Ministry, Pastors
14 Sentences That Brought Pastors Joy Thom Rainer asked pastors to summarize in one sentence something very positive that members of their church had said to them. His blog post is here. Here are the 14 sentences, in the order Rainer received them, that brought...
by Bob | Dec 30, 2013 | Cornerstone Community Church, Pastoral Ministry
What I’m Thankful for about My Pastor Pastor Steve Buchelt planted Northwest Community Church 17 years ago. Then, 6 years ago, the Lord led Northwest Community Church of Crown Point, Indiana to merge with Christ Community Church of Hobart, Indiana. The one new...
by Bob | Dec 21, 2013 | Cornerstone Community Church, Pastoral Ministry, Pastors
Cornerstone Community Church Seeks Our Next Sr. Pastor The church where I’m an elder—Cornerstone Community Church—is seeking our next Sr. Pastor. Please help us spread the word as we seek a pastor who will equip us to live the Word and spread the Word. Please feel...
by Bob | Dec 12, 2013 | Church, Equipping, Pastoral Leadership, Pastoral Ministry, Pastors
The Résumé of Pastors: The Church as a Teaching Hospital for Soul Physicians In Ephesians 4:11-16, Paul highlights the Bible’s most powerful, focused vision statement for the church. This passage offers God’s ministry description for church leaders and for every...