Pastoral Ministry
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
September 11, 2012
An exhortation to seminarians not to lose heart in their training and why this is important for the ministry and understanding the Gospel.
ListenThe Pastor as Heroic Need-Meeter
April 26, 2012
The pastor is perpetually tempted to try and be the hero of his flock.
ListenThe Pastor as Novel-ist
April 25, 2012
The pastor has much wisdom to gain through the study of church history.
ListenThe Pastor as Entrepreneur
April 24, 2012
An examination of a biblical model of Pastoral ministry in light of current trends.
Listen2 Corinthians 10:1-6 – Christian Maturity in Christian Warfare
October 6, 2011
Christian maturity is an essential though often over-looked attribute in pastoral ministry.
ListenSabbaticals For Pastors
June 6, 2011
By permitting a pastor time for focused study and learning, sabbaticals can benefit not only the pastor himself, but more importantly the congregation that he serves and the broader church.
ListenCommencement 2011
May 31, 2011
As servants of the Lord, like Jesus, you are prepared, needed, and dedicated for the task of gospel ministry.
Listen2011 Graduate Charge
May 31, 2011
In light of the trials and suffering that await those who devote their lives to the ministry of the gospel, we can be encouraged and joyful because our ministry is done in Jesus' name, with confidence that our names are written on His heart, and ultimately for his glory.
ListenPreaching Christ
January 19, 2011
Rev. Dr. Derke Bergsma talks about redemptive-historical preaching and about his book, Redemption: The Triumph of God's Great Plan.
ListenWhat is Pastoral Ministry?
November 23, 2010
Dr. Johnson talks about what it means to be a shepherd of Christ's flock.
ListenPastor as Scholar
November 23, 2010
John Fesko talks about what it means to be both a pastor and a scholar.
ListenPaul’s Advice to Young Pastors
November 11, 2010
The Apostle Paul's words to Timothy have an enduring significance for ministers in every generation.
ListenGoing Pastoral
November 10, 2010
Encouragement and advice for those studying to enter pastoral ministry.
ListenColossians 1:9-14
November 5, 2010
The preeminence of Christ undergirds our lives no matter our earthly circumstances.
ListenIsaiah 53:10-12
October 27, 2010
The purpose, worth, and benefits of the Servant of the Lord.
ListenHebrews 13:1-17
October 22, 2010
The importance of honoring the leaders who God has placed over his people.
ListenOur Purpose: For Christ, His Gospel, and His Church
October 11, 2010
Westminster Seminary California exists for a marvelous purpose: to glorify Christ, to teach his Gospel, to serve his Church.
ListenHebrews 6:1-10
October 8, 2010
An analysis of the Reformed doctrine of Perseverance of the Saints in light of Hebrews 6.
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