Gospel Coach Feb 3rd & 4th

January 27, 2012 in Events with 1 Comment

I don’t know about you, but it seems like so much of my ministry development seemed unsupervised. I’ve had some great teachers and I am so thankful for the constant direction of God’s Spirit, so don’t get me wrong, but there were many times I felt left to figure things out on my own. This is not a complaint – it has instilled deep inside of me a desire to come alongside those who are growing and taking leadership around me.
“Leaders need someone to shepherd their soul so that they can then lead others to the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Every church leader—from fulltime ministers to volunteer leaders—needs a Gospel Coach who will come alongside them with words drawn from Scripture and godly wisdom, grounded in the gracious saving work of Jesus Christ, and presented in the context of a trusting relationship.” - Gospel Coach
That’s why I am really interested, excited, and hopeful for the training that Scott Thomas, president of Acts 29, has developed. Gospel Coach: Shepherding Leaders to Glorify God is due to be released in May. Scott Thomas is also leading training events that are crisscrossing the nation. The closest event to the Northeast so far is next week, February 3-4th, in Syracuse, NY. This is real short notice, so it may be worth following Gospel Coach on Facebook, to read more and see where more trainings will be held.

Walking in the Light Q&A

January 18, 2012 in Conferences, Resources with 0 Comments

Here is the video of the Q&A with Ray Ortlund, moderated by Jared Wilson.

For all the audio from Lead11 click here

 

Gospel Wakefulness Conference March 3rd

January 16, 2012 in Conferences, Events with 1 Comment

We are really excited that one of our Affiliation churches is going to be hosting a conference with our good friend Jared Wilson. Steve Rahn and Grace Church, Brockton Mass, will be hosting a one day Gospel Wakefulness Conference on March 3rd. To register email Pastor Steve, cost is only $10 and includes lunch. Some of the Gospel Alliance core team will be at this event and would love to connect. Check out the poster below for all the details and we look forward to seeing you at this event!

Click here to download .PDF poster for conference – poster 1 | poster 2

Lead 11 Main Session Audio

December 11, 2011 in Conferences with 2 Comments

Here are the Main session audios from Lead11. We are currently working on the video and breakout audios, and hope to have everything up by the first of the year! Thanks for listening and sharing. Keep an eye out for the rest of the breakout audios and past Lead conference audios, to be added to the Podcasting Page. Also check out our Affiliation page and connect or join the Gospel Alliance today.!

Session 1 – Matt Chandler  “The Explicit Gospel” 1 Corinthians 15:1-5

Session 2 – Ray Ortlund “Walking in the Light” 1 John 1:7 – Walking in the Light Q&A

Session 3 – Ray Ortlund “Praying according to the Gospel” Ephesians 3-14-21

Session 4  – Matt Chandler – “Which You Received” Romans 8:28-37 Which You Received Q&A

Session 5 Matt Chandler “Grace Driven Effort” Colossians 3:1-11

Session 6 Panel Discussion – Matt Chandler, Ray Ortlund, Stephen Um, Jared Wilson

Session 7 Ray Ortlund –  “Biblical Revival for Christians who aren’t good at being Christians” Psalm 85

All the audios – HERE

 

Lead 2011 Schedule and Registration

October 3, 2011 in Events with 0 Comments

We are excited for Lead2011, Gospel Endurance coming up in just over a month. We have extended the discount ticket pricing until Oct 12th, due to us getting the schedule out later than expected. But now we have the whole schedule out, see below.

Also there are only about 70 spots left for the conference, so if you are planning on registering, I would do so quickly! In the last 4 days 18 people have registered, and I have been receiving emails about groups who will be signing up! To register click here.

Schedule: 

Breakout session sign-up to be emailed out to all who are registered for Lead2011 mid October.

Friday – November 11th

* 12:00 : Registration Open
* 12:30 : Welcome -
* 12:40 : Gathered Worship Lead2011 Worship Band
* 01:00 : Main Session 1 – Matt Chandler  “The Explicit Gospel” 1 Corinthians 15:1-5
* 02:30 : Break
* 03:00 : Main Session 2 – Ray Ortlund “Walking in the light” 1 John 1:7
* 04:30 : Break
* 05:00 : Breakout Session 1

1. The Pastor’s Justification - Jared Wilson
2. Empowering Youth to Live and Proclaim Gospel Power – Rob Townshend
3. Pastors Wives – Jan Ortlund
4. Church Planting Forum – Matthew Kruse, Seven Mile Road. Boston MA. | Douglas Warren, Christ Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Portland ME. | Brian Foreman, Cornerstone Community Church. Concord NH. | David Pinckney, River of Grace Church. Concord NH.

* 06:00 : Dinner [On Own]
* 08:00 : Main Session 3 – Ray Ortlund “Praying according to the Gospel” Ephesians 3-14-21

 

Saturday – November 12th

* 09:00 : Welcome – Gathered Worship Lead2011 Band
* 09:25 : Main Session 4  – Matt Chandler – “Which You Received” Romans 8:28-37
* 10:25 : Break
* 10:45 : Main Session 5 Matt Chandler “Grace Driven Effort” Colossians 3:1-11
* 12:00 : Lunch [on own]
* 02:00 : Main Session 6 Panel Discussion – Matt Chandler, Ray Ortlund, Stephen Um, Jared Wilson
* 03:00 : Break
* 03:20 : Breakout Day 2

1. Grace Renewal – Stephen Um
2. Women in Ministry (Women Only)- Marylin Newell
3. Church Replanting Forum - Mark Gedicks, Windham Baptist Church. Matt Grise, Pleasant St. Baptist. Barry Murry, Lakeside Community Church. Jared Wilson, Middletown Springs Community Church.
4. Missional Communities – Angel Silva
5. Gospel Centered Counseling – Ken Morrison

* 04:25 : Break
* 05:00 : Main Session 7 Ray Ortlund –  “Biblical Revival for Christians who aren’t good at being Christians” Psalm 85

*subject to change

Switchboard

September 9, 2011 in Switchboard with 0 Comments

How to Handle Distractions in a Worship Service? – In response to a question asked by Christianity Today, Trevin Wax sets out to tackle the question of how we should handle distractions during a worship service.

The Pastor and His Staff part 2 – The Sept-Oct edition of 9Marks’ ejournal discuss staff management, whether we should call anyone a senior pastor,  and when (or whether) to fire. It also includes some upcoming conference dates, as well as some useful book reviews. You may also enjoy part 1.

What Kind of Online Culture Are We Cultivating? – Dane Ortlund challenges the humility of bloggers and pastors, and encourages us to ask ourselves “What are we of? What’s driving us? [And] Is this how true faith acts, faith in a God who one day ‘will disclose the purposes of the heart’ (1 Cor. 4:5)?”

Switchboard

September 2, 2011 in Switchboard with 0 Comments

Is Your Dining Room Table On Mission? - This is an interview between Crossway and Tim Chester about his new book, A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, and Mission Around the Table.

Theology Refresh John Piper Part 1 | Part 2 – John Piper and David Mathis discuss Sanctification. They begin by defining what sanctification is. Then, in part two they talk more about the particularity: How does sanctification work for the Christian day in and day out? How does it begin to involve our will?

Fall in New England-  Fall seems to be Conference Central for New England. Here are some upcoming conferences that are worth noting for those who live in New England or are willing to travel.

Where Have All the Growing Leaders Gone? – Dave Kraft: “It is critical that leaders continue to develop in their walk with Jesus in the sanctification process. This is part of being a life-long learner. We need to be fresh streams and not stagnant pools for those we lead.” It would also be worth subscribing to Dave Kraft’s blog for a weekly leadership update.

How Does the Call to Watch Over Souls Relate to Size of a Church? – “I was recently asked this question by a pastor greatly troubled that he felt he was not being faithful in this command in Hebrews 13:17 for pastors to “watch over souls as one who will give an account.”  Knowing the rest of us charged to watch over souls should all possess a bit of uneasiness on this matter, here was my response…”

Plant New England Conference

August 24, 2011 in Conferences, Events, Resources with 0 Comments

On October 10th & 11th comes yet another spectacular opportunity to unpack the great need of church planting throughout New England. Put together by The Gospel Coalition, 9Marks Ministries, and Sovereign Grace Ministries and NETS.  Discussion will be led by Mark Dever President of 9Marks Ministries and Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. As well as Wes Pastor President of The NETS Institute for Church Planting, Church Planter and Senior Minister, Christ Memorial Church, Williston, Vt.

Again, this is a wonderful opportunity to come to a greater understanding of the dire need for Church planting in New England. So even if you are unable to attend please be in prayer as God moves and works in New England!

For more information click here

Acts 29 Northeast Regional

August 17, 2011 in Conferences, Resources with 0 Comments

 

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The Acts 29 Northeast Regional conference will be held Monday September 26th in Troy New York.   This years Keynote speaker, Elliot Grudem (director of the Acts 29  network and author of Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know.) will be unpacking the concept of endurance in the life of a pastor.  This conference is a great opportunity for pastors and teachers to see the mettle of their hearts as they send forth the gospel. It also grants non pastors the chance to see inside the heart of endurance that they may better endure themselves and show greater empathy for those  in vocational ministry. For more information regarding the Northeast Regional click here

Switchboard

August 12, 2011 in Switchboard with 0 Comments

Love for the Big and the Small- Written by Kevin DeYoung, this post discusses the size of a family and how all children are a blessing from God. DeYoung confronts many of us on our stereotyping both big and small families.

A Confessionalist Piety-  ”Mike [Horton] talks with Ligon Duncan and Kevin DeYoung about whether or not pietism and confessionalism need to be mutually exclusive–or if that is a false dichotomy to begin with in the history of Reformed churches.”

5 Things We Do Today Instead of Preaching the Word- James McDonald: “I wish I could tell you that most pastors are preaching the word. I can’t — some are not preaching the word. So here’s five things we may choose to do instead of preaching the word.” A challenging and informative read.

Theology Refresh: Francis Chan- 15 min. podcast of Francis Chan and David Mathis discussing the Sovereignty of God. Great encouragement for trusting in God’s sovereignty throughout each day.

Westminster Today Magazine- Westminster Today, a magazine aimed at forming “Christian leaders to proclaim the whole counsel of God throughout a changing world”, is now available online for free as a pdf.

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