Who Pastors the Pastors? The Cross as Source, Not Just Message
“So, who pastors the pastors? In the truest sense, the answer is both simple and profound: we do. As a priesthood of all believers, we pastor one another. What the Great Shepherd reveals to one becomes nourishment for all. In gathering together—listening, learning, and submitting ourselves anew to the Spirit—we find our own wells refilled.”
Reflections on a Two-Day Gospel Infusion in the Heart of Manhattan
“This Conference, though, reminded me where true power resides—and that has been reflected once again in my preaching. Through the influence of the various speakers, I’ve been inspired afresh to make much of Jesus and the gospel. This doesn’t mean I have discontinued to focus on other pressing matters and issues, but I have recommitted to framing everything I preach about within the context of the gospel.”
Joy: The Mission of Worship
“The fruit of the Spirit is essential to the mission of the church. Proclamation of the Three Angels’ Messages includes not only spoken truth but lived truth through acts of loving service to humanity. What a privilege and joy to share the good news of Jesus Christ in this way!”
Honest Lament and Stubborn Hope
“In the cross of Christ, we see a God who, though profoundly misunderstood and rejected, continues to choose us—continues to confront injustice with love. Only love is stronger than hate, more powerful than evil, and stubborn enough to walk with us and work through us until the day when all things are finally made whole.”
Leading While Learning
How understanding andragogy can make pastoral professional development less of an obligation and more of a gift
Tips for Young Preachers
After ten years of observation and mistakes, here’s what I learned.
Make Evangelism a Blast
A single-week experience of preaching, children’s ministry, and community care
Is Your Life “Questionable” Enough?
Pray. Bless. Eat. Listen. What if every church member were living out these missional rhythms on a weekly basis?
Hauerwas’s Gun: A Warning to Culture Warriors
While I may be right in principle, more significant is whether I am becoming the right kind of person.
The Aims of Adventist Worship
How can Adventist worship leaders organize worship services that sustain what we believe?
Gospel-Centered Preaching: An Interview with Ty Gibson
In anticipation of the Gospel-Centered Preaching Conference, October 27–28, 2025, Best Practices for Adventist Worship interviewed Ty Gibson, a featured speaker at the event, on the heart of gospel-centered preaching.
Artificial Intelligence, Real Worship?
“I am not arguing that we avoid AI altogether, but I hope we will ask what we are trading for efficiency, and in particular, what opportunities to truly meet one another and God we may be missing in the rush to generate meaningful products and practices.”
Evangelism or Social Activism?
Is the dichotomy between evangelism and social activism rooted in a non-biblical worldview?
Knowing For Themselves
How to invite children to explore their toughest questions with you and help them lay an intellectual foundation for their faith
NextGen Pastors: Are We Ready for Them?
The most important sermon Jose Cortes ever preached was the one he didn’t preach alone.
Old Pastor, New Adventure
Reinvent your appeals by inviting others to join the pastoral calling.