Practical Theology / Pastoral Ministry

  • A Simple Way to Pray by

    Christians are to be a people who pray without ceasing. But how do we do this, and what is the content of such prayer? This seminar message will seek to provide helpful answers to these questions.

  • Surely God is in this Place by

    When we step over the threshold into the sanctuary, we symbolically step out of the secular and into the sacred. This message examines the importance of understanding that when we worship, we worship in the very presence of God.

  • God-Centered Music by

    What is God-centered music? Is it simply a matter of adding a Christian message to any piece of music? When it comes to worshiping God, we need to find out what the Bible has to say about worship before we …

  • Expository Preaching by

    What is expository preaching, and do we really need it in our churches today? There are many preaching styles and methods to choose from, but is there a method which will ensure that the whole counsel of God is preached …

  • Target Audience by

    What is the goal of preaching? What is its function in the local church? Considering the mixed company of believers and unbelievers attending churches, who is the target audience? The answer to that question is best understood when we understand …

  • The Eclipse of God by

    This opening seminar will provide an overview and introduction to the main theme of the conference by explaining how God is often ignored in our culture, our worship, and in the daily life of the church.

  • Leadership by

    There are three things people underestimate concerning temptation. They are: human frailty; Satan’s strength; and the intercessory power Jesus’ prayers. A wrong understanding of any of these things can result in disaster. This is not only true for the …

  • Questions and Answers #1 by

  • Sustaining a Pastor’s Soul by

  • Sound Doctrine: Essential to Faithful Pastoral Ministry by

  • The Law & the Gospel by

    What is it that we can hate so much, that in turn causes us to love Christ so much? What was it that drove you to the cross? Thinking of these questions in this message, Dr. Sproul explains the role …

  • The Eclipse of God by , ,

      Across America the people of God strive to bring lost people the good news of Jesus Christ. As part of the Great Commission, this is commendable. But our attempts are often misguided as we inadvertently displace the Lord as the …

  • God-Centered Mercy Ministry by

    James tells us that religion that is pure before God is “to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” Yet attempts to care for the physical needs of people have often been …

  • God-Centered Mercy Ministry by

    James tells us that religion which is pure and undefiled before God includes the visiting of orphans and widows in their affliction. Yet, attempts to care for the physical needs of people has often been seen as something opposed to …

  • God-Centered Adult Education by

    What is the purpose and goal of the church’s adult education?  This seminar will seek to explore this question and to provide guidance in conforming our programs, methods, and materials to the Word of God.