A La Carte: 6 ways to lead better Bible studies / When you want to give up / Everyone has a calling / Easing John Mark Comer’s fears / See and support foster families / Kindle deals / and more.See AlsoA La Carte (July 8)A La Carte (July 16)A La Carte (July 9)
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Part of what we must model to our children is the centrality of the local church in the life and faith of the Christian. We must model what it is to do good to others, to persevere in local church fellowship, to respect church leadership, to participate in the means of grace.See AlsoWhy I Believe in Church MembershipWould It Be Better to Take a Pay Cut Than a Church Cut?The Most Dangerous Thing a Christian Can Do
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A La Carte: Do we need another Pentecost? / The church will not be consulted / Redeeming the time / Why I don’t use “Biblical Patriarchy” / The scandal of the Evangelical heart / and more.See AlsoWeekend A La Carte (March 29)Weekend A La Carte (November 9)Weekend A La Carte (May 25)
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This week, the blog and this giveaway are sponsored by Focus on the Family. What is The Focused Pastor Couples Conference? Hosted by Focus on the Family, the Focused Pastor Couples Conference is a space created just for pastors and their spouses—a place to step away from the demands of ministry and be reminded that you’re not alone. This 3-day event is all about rest, encouragement, and equipping couples to serve together with joy and unity. This year’s theme, The Joys of Serving Together, celebrates the unique calling of pastoral couples. There’s deep joy in walking side by side in life and ministry. The Focused Pastor Couples Conference is a time to celebrate that calling—bringing pastoral couples together for three days of rest, encouragement, and gospel-centered teaching. Through practical sessions, meaningful conversations, and biblical insight, couples will be equipped to lead with unity, guard their marriage, and find fresh joy in the mission they share. Whether you’re new to ministry or have been serving together for decades, come be refreshed, encouraged, and reminded of the gift it is to serve together. Speakers Include: When & Where October 20–22, 2025 Focus on the Family Campus – Colorado Springs, CO What to Expect Want to learn more about the conference? Visit TheFocusedPastor.org/tfp25couplesconference for full speaker bios, schedule details, and more. HOW TO ENTER This giveaway is open to pastors and their spouses who would like to attend The Focused Pastor Couples Conference. We’re giving away free tickets to 5 couples—a chance to step away and invest in…See AlsoWeekend A La Carte (August 16)A La Carte (August 12)A La Carte (August 11)
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It is a question that seems to arise time and again and year after year: How should Protestants relate to Roman Catholics? Are Catholics faithful brothers and sisters in the Lord? Are they misguided members of an alternative denomination? Are they followers of an entirely different faith that preaches an entirely different gospel? How should we relate to our Catholic friends and family members? And if given the opportunity to speak about what matters most, what should we tell them? Tell Your Catholic Friend Leonardo De Chirico (Affiliate links) Leonardo De Chirico lives and ministers in a unique context: He is the pastor of a Protestant church in Rome that is just outside the walls of Vatican City. He has committed his life to both pastoring a church and becoming a scholar of Roman Catholicism. Suffice it to say, he understands Catholicism and has had many opportunities to engage and interact with its adherents. His new book, Tell Your Catholic Friend, is meant “to help people like you who are already involved in evangelism to Catholics or wish to be involved but don’t know how to do it or where to start. This book will help you in your attempt to witness to your Catholic friends. It won’t provide all the answers, but hopefully it will be a helpful tool to wrestle with the joys and challenges of being ambassadors of Christ to those Catholics who live around you.” That ought to tell you what he believes as a result of his studies and his…See AlsoSharing the Gospel with Quasi-CatholicsAre We Together?Billy Graham and Ecumenicism
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