I came into the basement emotionally undone. The elders were gathered around folding tables in the fellowship hall; the old Awana lines can be seen taped on the floor. I was a mess. As I sat down, I was asked how I was. The brothers knew it was a rough time, but they were looking for more.
Quickened To Care | April Whedbee
Treasuring Christ Through Christ-Centered Education | Jordan Thomas
A Plea for Well Nourished Pastors | Justin Perry
We live in a time when industries are constantly changing, technologies are rapidly developing, and skills are continually in need of sharpening. To stay current with the latest advancements, skills, and technologies in their fields, many professionals utilize (and many companies require) continuing education to help stay competitive, relevant, and effective.
What Would Jesus Pray | Doug Hess
Spirit-Empowered, Multi-Ethnic, Planting
A Video from the 2018 BCSPasCon
Jarvis Williams has served as an Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary since 2013. He speaks in this video about the importance of spirit-empowered multi-ethnic church planting. Williams’s research focuses on soteriology (broadly defined) in Second Temple Judaism and the intersection of soteriology and race.
Speaker: Jarvis Williams
Spirit-Empowered Gospel Community
A Video from the 2018 BCSPasCon
Jonathan Parnell is the lead pastor of Cities Church in Minneapolis–St. Paul, where he lives with his wife, Melissa, and their seven children. He is the author of Never Settle for Normal: The Proven Path to Significance and Happiness. In this video he discusses spirit-empowered Gospel community.
Speaker: Jonathan Parnell
Spirit-Empowered Perseverance
A Video from the 2018 BCSPasCon
Sean Cordell is the executive director of TCTN and a pastor at Treasuring Christ Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this video he discusses spirit-empowered perseverance.
Speaker: Sean Cordell
Spirit-Empowered Change
A Video from the 2018 BCSPasCon
Weyland Leach serves as the pastor of The Heights Church in St. Paul, MN. He holds an MDiv from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is also a graduate of The Bethlehem Institute. In this video he discusses spirit-empowered change.
Speaker: Weyland Leach
The Quieted Soul of the Pastor In Prayer | Dave Zuleger
Quickened To Worship
Don't Waste Your Life
In this best-selling book, John Piper makes a passionate plea to the next generation to avoid the dangers of a wasted life, calling us to take risks and make sacrifices that matter for eternity — with a single, soul-satisfying passion for the glory of God that seeks to make much of him in every sphere of our lives.
Author: John Piper
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The Message of the Bible
The Message of the Bible:
A brief, 6-week overview of the plan of redemption for unbelievers or new believers. Studies include: Creation, the Fall, God’s Promise of a Deliverer, Jesus and New Birth, the Death of Jesus, and the Resurrection.
Author: Coty Pinckney
Life-Changing Doctrines
Life-Changing Doctrines: A 10 Week Study
For new believers, or those who would like a better grounding in the basic tenets of the faith.
Author: Coty Pinckney
The Gospel of Mark
The Gospel of Mark: A 10-Week Study
Short study questions for a low-key, 10-week study of the entire gospel of Mark for small groups.
Author: Coty Pinckney
The Purifying Power of Living by Faith in Future Grace
The Purifying Power of Living by Faith in Future Grace: A 6-Month Study
A Six-Month Bible Study Based on the Book by John Piper. Also available in Word format.
Author: Coty Pinckney
The Pleasures of God
The Pleasures of God: A 12-Week Study
A 12-week study of the character of God, focusing on what gives Him pleasure. Each week, participants study a passage of Scripture and read a chapter from John Piper’s book by this name.
Author: Coty Pinckney
The Greatest Chapter in the Bible?
The Greatest Chapter in the Bible?
A 12 to 16 week study of Romans 8.
Author: Coty Pinckney
Study Guide to Revelation (Abridged)
Study Guide to Revelation (Abridged)
Description: Twenty-seven weekly studies covering the entire book.
Author: Coty Pinckney
Study Guide To Revelation (Detailed Version)
Study Guide To Revelation (Detailed Version)
This version is aimed at those who know a bit of Greek, and goes into somewhat more depth than the abridged version. Posted as a Microsoft Word document containing all 27 lessons.
Author: Coty Pinckney