by Bob | Sep 21, 2010 | Biblical Counseling, Church, Discipleship, Equipping
It Takes a Congregation The Big Idea: Learn Christ’s vision for your life in and through the church. Sadly, in far too many churches, the people of God are second-class citizens when it comes to the work of the ministry. If a “lay” person makes a hospital visit,...
by Bob | Mar 19, 2010 | A New Kind of Christianity, Church, McLaren, Steve Viars
A Conversation about Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity Responding to Brian McLaren’s Question # 6: The Church Question Welcome: You’re reading Part 8 of my blog series responding to Brian McLaren’s book A New Kind of Christianity (read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3,...
by Bob | Dec 30, 2009 | Church, Pastoral Ministry, Pastors
Should Pastors Pastor? Megachurch pastors are not likely to see themselves as that—pastors. According to recent findings from Leadership Network’s Large-Church Senior Pastor Survey, 81% of Sr. Pastors with more than 2,000 attendees view their role as...
by Bob | Nov 19, 2009 | Church, Resources
100 Top Resources for Your Life and Ministry “Want to change lives?” That’s the four-word summary of my passion that drives everything I do with RPM Ministries: “Want to change lives?” I want to equip God’s people to change lives. I...
by Bob | Sep 3, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Care Like Christ, Church, Soul Physicians
How to Care Like Christ Part III: The Soul Physician’s Desk Reference (SPDR) Manual Blog Series Note: How to Care Like Christ seeks to equip lay people, pastors, and professional Christian counselors with the biblical knowledge and relational skills to change lives...
by Bob | Sep 1, 2009 | Biblical Counseling, Church, Pastoral Counseling, Spiritual Friendship
How to Care Like ChristPart II: The Tale of Two CounselorsSeveral years ago, “Tim” (not his real name) shared his story with me. His uncle had repeatedly sexually abused him while he was in elementary school. Tim never told anyone about the damage in his soul until he...
