Sep 20, 2024
Job Background
Who Elihu to the nations of the world, with a special focus on Israel Where & When This book was probably composed by Elihu (32:1 and following; he is the only person in the story who appears incidentally (e.g., a cameo-appearance), is not rebuked by God as the others, and whose lineage is ext...
Sep 7, 2024
Every Sermon Should Aim For These Things
All Messages Should Have... Introduction to: (a) grab the heart and/or (b) begin building context in the mind Sound contextual exegesis---put the people into the Bible Theology of the passage Lead it to Christ---EXALT Christ Col 1:28 Lead to the gospel A structure that is memorable and...
Sep 7, 2024
How to Get a Pastor to Move Across the Country to Your Church
A Checklist for a Small Congregation to Follow Unity of Doctrine in the Leadership—If the church does not have or has a limited doctrinal statement, the leadership should request a detailed doctrinal statement from the pastor. There are several reasons for this: This is not a statement of...
Sep 7, 2024
Shepherding Check-In Guide
INSTRUCTIONS: Use these questions as a guide and note below any concerns or ways GBC can minister to the family or individual. Provide on-the-spot guidance and loving care as needed. Provide direction to resources within the church ministry as needed. Follow-up with family as needed if you make any...
