Articles for tag: John Piper

November 4, 2019

Lesson for Nov. 10, 2019: Who Will Go? (Isaiah 6:1-12)

Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in issue no. 12 (weeks 45-48; November 10—December 1, 2019) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ________ Lesson Aim: Say “Yes” to the Lord. ________ By Mark Scott John Piper tells an engaging ministry story in The Supremacy of God in Preaching. He preached a sermon on Isaiah 6 without one word of application. He wondered if the majesty, power, and glory of God was enough to retain

June 23, 2018

Christian Standard

Culture & Public Square

The Gospel Coalition Creates Dress Code for Calvinists, Arminians

By Caleb Kaltenbach LOUISVILLE, KY—The leadership of The Gospel Coalition asked Calvinists and Arminians to dress differently—distinctively—for their recent conference. “We honestly thought it [a dress code] would be an easier way to label each other,” a coalition executive committee member said. “You know, it takes a lot of work to decipher someone’s theology so you can decide if you want to be their friend or not.” The Arminians in attendance agreed with the decision. “It’s made this year’s conference run more smoothly,” Al Wesley said. “This year, when I’ve gotten in theological debates with Calvinists, I just look for

September 22, 2012

Christian Standard

Church Leadership

The Culture of Celebrity Pastors

By Brian Mavis Joel Osteen, Rob Bell, Francis Chan, John Piper, T.D. Jakes, Rick Warren, Bill Hybels, Billy Graham, Dwight L. Moody, Charles Spurgeon, George Whitefield, John Wesley, John Calvin, Martin Luther, Augustine, Origen, Polycarp. Celebrity pastors are nothing new. So what”s new and what”s next? Putting ourselves first is as old as day one (I mean, day six). The difference today is that the ability to reach the fruit, feed that temptation, and be applauded for it has never been easier. Just consider these low-hanging branches: YouTube, MySpace, iTunes, iMac, iPod, iPad, and iPhone. “I, me, mine . .

September 3, 2010

Christian Standard

Church Life

Letters to the Editor (archived)

Readers respond to recent Christian Standard articles on ministry, spiritual disciplines, baptism, Calvinism, church practices, paradigms, and practical Christian living.

August 25, 2010

J. Andrew Keith

Church Leadership

Why Some Corporate Practices Should Have a Home in the Church

Pastoral Professionalism and Christian Ministry J. Andrew Keith argues that Christian leaders need not choose between faithful service and professional excellence. While churches are not corporations, ministers and elders can reclaim sound leadership practices as expressions of stewardship, mission, and service to Christ. Christian ministry should reject a false choice between professionalism and service. Churches should pursue excellence, accountability, and wise stewardship in staffing and programming. Strategic thinking can help congregations communicate the gospel clearly to their communities. By J. Andrew Keith (with Chris Keith) Several years ago, popular Christian writer John Piper warned ministers about the dangers of professionalism1.

February 25, 2007

By Staff

Theology & Bible Doctrinal Issues & Debates

Should We Care About Calvinism?

As Calvinism gains renewed attention, three Christian church leaders discuss free will and God’s sovereignty, the influence of Calvinist writers, and concerns about methodology, sacraments, and evangelical identity.