Videos

'Should I take a Sabbath?' With Alistair Begg

Struggling to find time for breaks as a pastor? Alistair Begg shares insights on Sabbath and managing weekly schedules!

Five tips for effective interim pastoring

Interim pastor seeking guidance? Dave Stone explores do's and don'ts, offering insights into healthy and Godly interim pastoring!

ARTICLES

Have the Wisdom to Seek Your Spouse’s Good in Struggles with Pornography

There are no easy remedies to battling sexual sin. It takes wisdom to know what to do. Thankfully God tells us that those who seek wisdom get wisdom.

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Generation Z and Sexuality: A Pastoral Perspective

Here are a few open gospel opportunities to make meaningful discipleship connections with the distinct sexual challenges facing Gen Z.

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Your Second Greatest Ally against Pornography — Your Wife

How can this partnership reshape your journey? Let's explore practical strategies together!

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Pornography and Premarital Counseling: Deal Breaker or Not?

We will explore some biblically informed questions to ask to determine if the viewing of pornography should be a deal breaker for the engagement.

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Advent Devotional Week 1: Nothing Is Impossible for God

God can do whatever he desires to do; he is not in any way constrained by the things that limit us and prevent us from carrying out our plans.

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