If you have developed a habit of using church as a nursery, then you might want to consider this. A man who went to church with his wife always fell asleep during the sermon. His wife decided to do something about it and one Sunday she took a long hatpin with her to poke him … Continue reading It is time to wake up
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At Antioch's next national conference for the church, September 12-14, we will offer a Leadership Track on Friday afternoon, from 12:45 until 5:00pm. Lunch will be provided at 11:45 for those who register. The topics we will discuss that afternoon include: "Leadership," by Jeff Akin; "Fellowship" by Brad Shedd; "Discipleship" by Eric Burd; "Preaching" by Mark … Continue reading Church Leadership
If you ask Howard Thompson why he wears cowboy boots with his suit, he’ll tell you about growing up in Stigler, Okla. But if you ask him about his passion in life, he will tell you about being a pastor. On Jan. 26, Howard Thompson will preach his last sermon as pastor of Burlington Assembly, … Continue reading Thank you, Pastor Thompson
I had my first meeting yesterday after church with fourteen men and young men who want to learn about the calling and the work of preaching. We enjoyed lunch around the table in a classroom and for 90 minutes discussed the first eight chapters of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' classic work, "Preaching and Preachers." I hadn't … Continue reading The Primacy of Preaching
J. Mark Fox 