I sometimes hear about churches who have been criticized for “dumbing down the Gospel.” Usually, the criticism is about their use of modern music, their preaching of practical sermons, or that they are getting too big because they are “too entertaining” and “only telling people what they want to hear.” Well, there are certainly a few…Continue Reading “5 Ways To “Dumb Down” The Gospel”
PACK THIS – MINISTRY QUOTE: “Jesus did not urge his disciples to commit their lives to a doctrine, but to a person who was the doctrine, and only as they continued in his Word could they know the truth (John 8:31, 32).” – Robert E. Coleman in “The Master Plan of Evangelism”
“Have you run out of those nice, shiny daggers?” – Samwise Gamgee, “Lord of the Rings” I felt a little bad for Sam in the movie, “The Lord of the Rings, (extended edition)” when he received a rope and all of his pals received “shiny daggers.” But things turned around later in the story when…Continue Reading “SHINY DAGGERS”
Pack This: Ministry Quote: “Maybe today is the day that you will be telling stories about years from now – That day that you fought through the pain and the roadblocks, owned up to your mistakes, put your hope and destiny in God’s hands, and everything began to change.” – Johnny Leckie “This is the…Continue Reading “Today is the Day”
It happens every time. I love the freedom I enjoy in the United States of America to participate in the process of electing our President and other governmental representatives, but I hate what it usually brings out in people as we head toward the day when we cast our votes. Too often during this time,…Continue Reading “A Guide For American Christians In Presidential Election Years”
MINISTRY BACKPACK PODCAST EPISODE 45 SHOW NOTES Summary: In today’s podcast, I talk about a “Backpack Essential” for Ministry: “Humility.” TODAY’S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: I receive a small commission when you click and order through the image affiliate link above. Thank you for helping make the Ministry Backpack Podcast happen! SOME HIGHLIGHTS…Continue Reading “MBP 045: A BACKPACK ESSENTIAL FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERS – HUMILITY”
Some of you may know that my oldest son, Matt, is a Pastor serving in Philadelphia, PA as one of the Pastors at The Block Church, but you may not have known that he is also a graphic designer & illustrator. Matt has recently designed a “Signature Series” illustration for Ministry Backpack, that is now…Continue Reading “Ministry Backpack | Matt Leckie Signature Illustration”
Show Notes: Seven Questions With Pastor Anthony Svajda (Part 2) Summary: In this episode, I continue my interview with Pastor Anthony Svajda. Anthony is the Lead Pastor of Harvey Baptist Church in Stephenville, Texas, and he and his wife, Kristen, are originally from the North Fort Worth area. Anthony has a Bachelor degree from Dallas Baptist University in…Continue Reading “MBP 044: Seven Questions With Pastor Anthony Svajda – Part 2”
Show Notes: Seven Questions With Pastor Anthony Svajda (Part 1) Summary: In this episode, I interview Pastor Anthony Svajda. Anthony is the Lead Pastor of Harvey Baptist Church in Stephenville, Texas, and he and his wife, Kristen, are originally from the North Fort Worth area. Anthony has a Bachelor degree from Dallas Baptist University in…Continue Reading “MBP 043: Seven Questions With Pastor Anthony Svajda – Part 1”
MINISTRY BACKPACK PODCAST EPISODE 42 SHOW NOTES Summary: In today’s podcast, I talk about a “Backpack Essential” for Ministry: “A Holy Arsenal.” TODAY’S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The Ministry Backpack Patreon Page SOME HIGHLIGHTS AND LINKS FROM TODAY’S SHOW: 2 Corinthians 6:7c7 by the word of truth,[a] by the power of God; through weapons…Continue Reading “MBP 042: A Backpack Essential For Christian Leaders – A Holy Arsenal”
