Notable Voices (May 3, 2012)
The Value of Sermon Introductions: How to Stop Giving Your Congregation Theological Whiplash -- Eric McKiddie
Crafting the beginning and conclusion of a sermon are often the most difficult parts of sermon preparation. Eric McKiddie provides seven quick tips to help pastors (or teachers) get things started.
Is This Evangelical Coach Out of Bounds? -- Erik Raymond
Last fall after the details of the sexual abuse allegations at Penn State emerged, one of the most memorable events of the season took place-- a simple pregame prayer between Nebraska and Penn State. The coach leading that prayer was Ron Brown. Coach Brown has recently found himself criticized for the unwavering defense of his personal faith. Erik Raymond profiles his boldness and the current stand Coach Brown is taking for the gospel.
Lecrae's 'Man Up' Mission to Address Father Absence -- Andrew Thompson
Lecrae is one of the biggest musicians in Christian music today. Christianity Today recently profiled his campaign to promote biblical manhood as the key to stopping fatherlessness in Atlanta and beyond.
A Disheartening Meme On Introversion -- Kirk Bozeman
I am an introvert. One of the most popular posts ever on this blog was the one I wrote on "The Introverted Leader." So Kirk Bozeman's examination of a recent internet meme about introverts struck a chord with me.
4 Ways to Ruin a Ministry Monday -- Greg Breazeale
When I served as pastor, Monday's were tough. Now that I run a company with nearly 5,000 employees, they haven't gotten much easier. If you ever find yourself having a "case of the Mondays," Greg Breazeale provides four tips to prevent Mondays from becoming Mondays.
Both Chastity and Contraception: A Scandalous Capitulation -- Trevin Wax
In recent opinion piece by Jenell Paris in Christianity Today, she recommended churches to “uphold premarital chastity as the biblical ideal, and encourage and educate unmarried singles about the effective use of contraception.” Trevin Wax provides quite the Biblical counterpoint.
