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Moderator: Welcome to the last of three debates arranged by the bipartisan Pastor Search Commission of Old First Church, I'm your Moderator, Bob Quill, editor of Old Church Times.You may recall that our first d... Continue Reading...

For over three decades, James Earl Massey has captivated congregations and fellow preachers through his preaching and teaching. Now dean of the School of Theology and professor of preaching and biblical studies... Continue Reading...

There is a recent development that has taken place in the field of preaching. It did not originate with a prominent scholar in the field of homiletics. It has come out of the practical experience of some of tod... Continue Reading...

In the old days, you could go to a Monday morning pastors' get-together and overhear comments like, "We had a great Sunday -- way up in Sunday School" or "We had two new families join yesterday." Increasingly, ... Continue Reading...

"Giant strides toward fulfillment come one small step at a time." "No one can make you feel anything; you are the owner of your feelings." "Have faith in God, and tie your camel tight." These and volumes of oth... Continue Reading...

In this political season, it's impossible to get away from reports of the latest opinion survey or political poll. One candidate is up, another is down, and so it goes. In the absence of any meaningful discussi... Continue Reading...

For over two decades, Frank Harrington has stood before the congregation of Atlanta's Peachtree Presbyterian Church. A widely-respected and admired churchman, Harrington is a gifted preacher who has led Peachtr... Continue Reading...

My good friend and fellow pastor Jerry and I were recently sent to new churches. In fact, during the time of our ministries we attended seminary together and also have moved simultaneously three times. Our last... Continue Reading...

Most pastors know that the parables provide rich preaching material. They are entertaining, edifying, and come to the point quickly -- all qualities which busy pastors preaching to a television generation have ... Continue Reading...