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    Discerning Church's Call to Ministry vs. People Just Being Polite

    Hi friends, I have been convinced that God does not call pastors but rather the local church confirms the giftedness of a man and encourages him to pursue pastoral ministry. For those of you who agree with this view, how do we tell the difference between genuine and wise encouragement for...
  2. jonathanmbowman

    Who comes first? Your wife or your ministry?

    My understanding has always been that from a reformed perspective, we would say that a wife and your children while in your home are your first ministry. If you do not take care of them first your ministry will inevitably suffer (obviously God could give you a thriving ministry despite anything...
  3. J

    Seeking Job Opportunities with Churches or Ministries

    Hello everyone! I am looking to relocate to the Portland through Seattle area and I'm looking for a job. :gpl: I have a long history with computers between my own computer service company and working at Intel Corporation. One of my desires would be to work for a Church or Ministry as an...
  4. thbslawson

    John Wesley's Marriage - A Warning from Church History

    Came across this article on John and Mollie Wesley's terrible marriage via Tim Challies' blog. From Cajun to Asian: Sacrificing Your Marriage on the Altar of your Job: Examining John Wesley’s Train Wreck of a Marriage I don't want this to turn into a "bash the non-reformed brother" thread...
  5. sdesocio

    Wearing a Collar in the PCA!

    Over the summer Im going to be conducting an experiment to see how my ministry is affected by wearing a clerical collar. I wrote up my rationale over at my blog. - A Pastoral Experiment « DeSoc.io
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    Best Seminary?

    Ok, I thought I would bring back the seminary poll again. I don't know how long it's been maybe a year or so. What are your thoughts in regards to seminaries in the US. What is the best seminary? What seminary would you support and why? Are there any schools you would avoid?
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