Notable Voices (August 2, 2012)

Race and the Gospel in Mississippi -- Russell Moore

Much has been written about the Crystal Springs situation. In the midst of this, however, Dr. Moore has penned what could be called the definitive piece on the subject.

Is the Answer Really Quilting? -- Tony Morgan

Tony's question is related to a church sign promoting, obviously, quilting. This example is one of many I've seen over the years of churches with alignment issues. Regardless of the real reason for the sign, Tony is right: what we communicate is what people perceive to be important to us.

The Value of a Ministry Rotation -- John Herring

John shares five reasons ministry rotations are beneficial for churches. Pastors aren't the only ones in a church that need to stay fresh in ministry. Lay leaders need it as well, and a ministry rotation is a good way to do just that.

The Number One Failure of 90 Percent of Pastors -- Joe McKeever

Lone Rangers. They typically don't make it in ministry because ministry is not an individual effort; it requires a team.

Eight Things To Keep In Mind In Regards To Conflict At Work/Church -- Perry Noble

The best way to resolve conflict is to keep it from happening. I'm not talking about avoidance, though. I'm talking about taking a proactive approach to it. Perry shares eight practical tips that will help you do just that.

The Gospel vs. Moralism -- Tim Keller

Keller reminds us that while texts certainly contain moral lessons, we must not overlook the gospel truths in which they are rooted. Morals are important, yet if they do not flow from the gospel, they are become no different than legalism.