There are many Christian charities all around the world. Whatever criticism the Church may deserve, Christians … Why Should Christians Care For People’s Needs?Read more
Evangelism
Proclamation and the Golden Rule
How should someone share their faith? How should a pastor proclaim the gospel? There are plenty … Proclamation and the Golden RuleRead more
Growing the Kingdom
Mark 5:1-20 Introduction What does Jesus want us to do? Jesus wants us to follow him. … Growing the KingdomRead more
What’s the Difference Between Evangelicalism and Evangelism?
I recently did a Twitter poll that stated that not all Christians were evangelicals. While some … What’s the Difference Between Evangelicalism and Evangelism?Read more
What Role Does Apologetics Have in Evangelism?
I frequently hear comments that apologetics is not very useful in evangelism and that “no one” … What Role Does Apologetics Have in Evangelism?Read more
Sharing God’s Saving Love
Romans 10:14-15 Introduction If I asked you to at some point today approach a random stranger … Sharing God’s Saving LoveRead more
How Important is the Sinner’s Prayer?
I often look at various beliefs and topics through the lens of my various church experiences. … How Important is the Sinner’s Prayer?Read more
Thoughts on Alpha
I just finished leading my first Alpha. In fact, even though I have pastored for over … Thoughts on AlphaRead more
Who Should Sunday Worship Services Be Aimed At?
One of the things that I have noticed about contemporary Christian ministry is there is disagreement … Who Should Sunday Worship Services Be Aimed At?Read more
What is the Difference Between Evangelism and Apologetics?
Evangelism and apologetics are related activities but they are not the same thing. Evangelism literally means … What is the Difference Between Evangelism and Apologetics?Read more
How to Deal With an Angry Skeptic
If you are involved in apologetics, you will be talking to different types of people. You … How to Deal With an Angry SkepticRead more
Churches Need More of an Inward Focus
What?! Am I out of my mind? Pastors and other church leaders have been working hard … Churches Need More of an Inward FocusRead more
What is a Sharing Church?
A sermon preached at Queen Street Baptist Church. Introduction We have been looking at the mission … What is a Sharing Church?Read more
Reaching Millennials
I will admit that I approached David Stark’s new book, Reaching Millennials, with a bit of … Reaching MillennialsRead more
Growing God’s Church – Review
All Christians should be interested in seeing the Church grow and people come to faith in … Growing God’s Church – ReviewRead more
4 Books on Evangelism You Need to Read
I am an apologist and a teacher by nature but I am by no means an … 4 Books on Evangelism You Need to ReadRead more
Proselytization and Children
I was shocked to hear that this past week, a couple of Jehovah’s Witnesses were stationed … Proselytization and ChildrenRead more
Cheap Discipleship
The Great Commission commands us to make disciples, not just converts. But how we make disciples … Cheap DiscipleshipRead more
An Apologetic for Apologetics
In this episode of my video blog, I look at some of the concerns that some … An Apologetic for ApologeticsRead more
Is Apologetics Trying to Reason Oneself to God?
I had a friend recently tell me that they heard a highly educated Christian define apologetics … Is Apologetics Trying to Reason Oneself to God?Read more
Rise of the Nones
One of the most important discussions concerning religion these days are about the nones. These are not … Rise of the NonesRead more
The Non-Arguing Argument
You can’t argue people into the kingdom of God. This is one of the most common … The Non-Arguing ArgumentRead more
Creationism and Evangelism
When I first became a Christian, one of the hardest things that I had to deal … Creationism and EvangelismRead more
5 Reasons I Didn’t Want to Become a Christian
In my spiritual journey I went from being a nominal Christian to an atheist to a … 5 Reasons I Didn’t Want to Become a ChristianRead more
Billy Graham – Apologist
Many people, Christian and other, acknowledge the impact of Billy Graham’s life and ministry on the … Billy Graham – ApologistRead more
Wholistic Apologetics
I have not been blogging much lately because I am at Acadia Divinity College, taking my … Wholistic ApologeticsRead more
Preach the Gospel
Romans 10 Introduction Pastors are well aware that there are certain subjects that congregations do not … Preach the GospelRead more
When It’s Wrong to Be Right: Conversion
One of the things that some people do not like about conservative Christianity is the focus … When It’s Wrong to Be Right: ConversionRead more
Evangelicious
I must confess that I hate the word “evangelize.” It is not that it is too … EvangeliciousRead more
When It’s Wrong to Be Right: Other Religions
One of the problems with conservative Christians is that they are intolerant of other religions. The … When It’s Wrong to Be Right: Other ReligionsRead more
The Need for Apologetics
Jerram Barrs on Apologetics and Outreach
I recently listened to an audio course on Apologetics and Outreach by Jerram Barrs of Covenant … Jerram Barrs on Apologetics and OutreachRead more