Practical Theology / Pastoral Ministry

  • Peace, Purity, and Unity in the Church: 2010 Pastors Conference with Various Teachers

    At Ligonier, we know that the work in the church is crucial to advancing God’s work in this world. Godly leaders are on the frontline of ministry. Pastoral responsibilities to clearly and effectively teach the gospel, lead the next …Read More

  • Pillars of the Christian Faith: 2009 Leadership Conference with Various Teachers

    While always initiated and empowered by the work of the Holy Spirit, history tells us that the most powerful periods of church renewal and reformation follow the efforts of Christian leaders to teach the Word of God accurately. These gifted …Read More

  • 2008 Pastors Conference with Various Teachers

    We believe that God has ordained the preaching of His Word, prayer, and the sacraments as the means by which He sanctifies people’s lives. There is no substitute for the Scriptures if we want to know and please God …Read More

  • Together for the Gospel 2008 with Various Teachers

    Celebrate the glorious gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and its centrality to the task of faithful, biblical pastoring, with Thabiti Anyabwile, Mark Dever, Ligon Duncan, John MacArthur, C.J. Mahaney, Albert Mohler, John Piper, and R.C. Sproul, as …Read More

  • Together for the Gospel 2006 with Various Teachers

    “We have come together for the gospel.” With these words Mark Dever welcomed the more than 2,800 men assembled for the 2006 Together for the Gospel conference for pastors in Louisville, Kentucky.  Mark Dever, Ligon Duncan, C.J. Mahaney …Read More

  • 2007 Pastors Conference with Various Teachers

    God has ordained the preaching of His Word, prayer, and the sacraments as the means by which He sanctifies people’s lives. There is no substitute for the Scriptures if we want to know and please God. Unfortunately, the church …Read More

  • Overcoming the Eclipse of God: 2006 Pastors Conference with Various Teachers

    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 …Read More

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    The modern church-growth movement has produced many formulas and strategies for achieving rapid growth in church attendance. And while the desire to reach the lost is commendable, the pursuit of God and His standards is all too often lost in …Read More

  • Overcoming the Eclipse of God: 2004 Pastors Conference with Various Teachers

    The modern church-growth movement has produced many formulas and strategies for achieving rapid growth in church attendance. And while the desire to reach the lost is commendable, the pursuit of God and His standards is all too often lost in …Read More

  • Overcoming the Eclipse of God: 2003 Pastors Conference with Various Teachers

    During Ligonier Ministries’ first annual pastors conference in October of 2003, pastors from around the country gathered to hear Dr. R.C. Sproul, John Sartelle, and Rick Phillips emphasize the importance of God-centered worship, prayer, evangelism, and preaching. This series …Read More

  • The Best of 2003-2006 Pastors Conferences with Various Teachers

    The intense pressure to adopt man-centered approaches to ministry from the world pounds against preachers and congregants alike. We must therefore be exhorted to remain God-centered in our worship and encourage our leaders as they faithfully preach the Word. This …Read More