Recently, I was asked by Moody Radio Network for an interview to discuss a high-profile pastor who was caught in scandalous sin a few years ago. He has now announced that he is going to re-enter pastoral ministry, creating quite a stir. As I conducted this interview, I was reminded again of several things: 1. The enemy delights in the downfall of Christian leaders and works 24/7 in his temptations and snares to bring disrepute to Christ and...

Yesterday, my 92-year-old dad and I sat outside together at our favorite yogurt restaurant, enjoyed the view across the lake nearby, and chatted about…well, anything and everything that came to mind. In Africa they say “When an old man dies, a library is burned.” I want to check out every volume in my dad’s heart before that time comes. We both know that, barring the Lord’s return, it will not be too many more years before that...

Recently I attended the 2010 Innovate Church Conference titled REFUEL put on and hosted by my pastor, Jonathan Falwell and our church Thomas Road Baptist Church here in Lynchburg, VA.  It was such a wonderful time of refreshing for me and many other church leaders, pastors, and those in ministry.  This was attend by well seasoned leaders/pastors and many just getting started in leadership/ministry. One of the speakers was Phil Cooke. ...

Christianity ceases to be Christianity without the Resurrection. I have heard it said, “Disprove the Resurrection and you disprove Christianity.”  The basis of Christianity is based on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many contend Jesus is a great teacher, but to say that He rose from the dead is far beyond acceptance and belief for many (even many who claim to be Christians; one can look to the recent emergent movement ...

Apologetics : Why Your Church Needs It Author: J.M. Njoroge The ambiguity of the word apologetics provides the apologist with a natural icebreaker in public or private conversations on the topic: the apologist does not exist to “apologize” for being a Christian, or indeed for anything else. The assumption behind the pun is that the listeners would have a fair understanding of what apologetics is even if they cannot attach a formal...