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Strengthening Churches from the Inside Out

by Jason K. Allen

We are noticing an ongoing trend in our conversations with pastors and we love it. In fact, if we didn’t notice, it would only prove we aren’t paying attention. The movement occurring is what we refer to as “church-based theological education.” To summarize, regular church members are seeking out educational opportunities—such as classes typically taken in seminaries—within their own churches.

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What about ministry gives you joy? – Greg Belser

February 10, 2025 by Greg Belser
FTC.co asks Greg Belser, “What about ministry gives you joy?”. Read More ›
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“Lest We Drift”

February 6, 2025 by Jared C. Wilson
Editor’s Note: The following excerpt is taken from Lest We Drift: Five Departure Dangers from the One True Gospel by Jared C. Wilson. Copyright © 2025 by Jared C. Wilson. Used by permission of Zondervan. www.harpercollinschristian.com Lest We Drift is now available wherever Christian books are sold. Theological drift is always a danger within evangelicalism. When Reformed evangelicals are […] Read More ›
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Episode 301: Gospel Drift

February 5, 2025 by Jared C. Wilson, Ross Ferguson
Hebrews 2:1 warns us to pay closer attention to what we have heard "lest we drift away from it." In this episode of the podcast, Jared and Ross talk about the concept of gospel drift -- what it is, what are the signs, and how to avoid it. Relevant to the discussion is Jared's brand new book Lest We Drift: 5 Departure Dangers from the 1 True Gospel, now available from Zondervan Reflective wherever Christian books are sold. Read More ›

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Letters to My Students: Vol. 1 - On Preaching
by Jason K. Allen
Few books have more influenced those called to gospel ministry than Charles Spurgeon’s Lectures to My Students. This influence of this book, like the Prince of Preachers himself, reverberates to our present age.

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