by Ron Ethridge | Church, Faith, Pastoral Ministry
When the Word is preached, people get uncomfortable… some accuse the preacher of using a “Bully pulpit.” It is more likely The Holy Spirit is doing soul work and exposing in the hidden recesses of their heart all manner of sin and hellish intentions....
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Pastoral Ministry, Suffering
There are several young preachers that I pray for and try to encourage regularly. For today I thought I’d pass this along for contemplation by more than just the P.I.T guys (Preachers In Training). CLICK HERE for “Young Preachers (Part 1)” This...
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Pastoral Ministry
I recently read some suggestions a somewhat experieced preacher wrote to a young preacher about preaching. His thoughts are worth considering… not only for young preachers, but also for those who teach Sunday School. Here what he wrote… First… as far as...
by Ron Ethridge | Pastoral Ministry, Theology
Every time I preach I tremble at the thought of making as sure as I can that I present the truth accurately. In my mind I picture Jesus sitting in the congregation, listening to everything I say. My goal is for HIM to say about what I say… “Yes Ron, you...
by Ron Ethridge | Church, Pastoral Ministry
I found this here. Tim Keller (Pastor of Redeemer in N.Y.C.) reflects upon the book Preaching and Preachers by D. Martin Lloyd Jones. Emphasis in what follows is mine. When Lloyd-Jones says that people still will come to hear preaching in our contemporary...
