Helping the Poor

[This is an intriguing post originally posted on the Gospel Coalition blog] JOEL BROOKS My office is located in one of the poorer areas in the city of Birmingham, Alabama. Even as I am writing this, outside my window I can see two prostitutes standing across the...

What’s the Message of the Bible?

What’s the message of the Bible in one sentence? Recently on his blog, Dane Ortlund asked this (rather daring) question to several pastors and Bible scholars. He received numerous responses, and posted them online. Here’s a sampling: Mark Dever: God has...

Church Planter: Shepherd or Missionary?

Here is an interesting post to consider as we plant SGCL this year.  Having eyes for evangelism certainly seems to be more important than many people think.  Let’s learn from fellow church planters who have gone before us.