Preaching Cohorts – A Brotherhood Model Of Coaching Preachers
A preaching cohort is a group of six to ten pastors who covenant together to develop and improve their skills
in expository preaching through joint workshops, mutual encouragement, and personal accountability. Click here to find out more about preaching cohorts, and email david.christensen@rephidimproject.org
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Paul and Philemon: A Case Study in Pastoral Influence
by David Christensen
December 11, 2018 – Paul and Philemon
Pastor Joe was frustrated. He felt strongly that Ken, a gifted young man in his church, was ready to take the next step into spiritual leadership. Pastor Joe had been meeting regularly with him for several years now, and Ken had grown rapidly both in his knowledge of the Word and his commitment to Christ. Ken was a gifted young man who could help the church grow. However, Bob was unconvinced. Bob was a key leader in the church. What he said often carried the day at business meetings because he was highly respected. Bob was a successful businessman whose donations were critical to the financial health of the church. Click here to find the article “Paul and Philemon” on the Articles page.
EPI-Center is a collaborative effort to bring expository resources and training to New England pastors, church leaders and those who have a call to preach. The Cecil B. Day Foundation began the EPI-Center in 2015, and over 450 preachers have received training through the ministry. The EPI-Center merged with The Rephidim Project in September 2018. We train expository preachers by providing tools, resources, and teaching. We coordinate intensive preaching institutes and workshops for pastors in New England. If you would like to host an institute or workshop, please contact us, and we will be glad to work with you to schedule one. Click to read more…EPI-CENTER INFORMATION PACKET You can also find this information on our Expository Preaching Resources page…
Expository preaching is the explanation of a biblical passage in its context that forms a complete unit of thought shaped by the intent of the original author and the structure of the passage which the Holy Spirit applies to the preacher and through the personality of the preacher makes the message relevant to people today.
Expository preaching ought to be the primary focus of the preaching ministry in the church. Why? Expository preaching allows the Word of God to speak for itself with a minimal amount of human interference. It exposes the text. In other words, it is the method that balances the exegetical with the practical seeking to understand the text as the author intended it to be understood and apply the text as the listeners need it applied. Click to read more…
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12/27/2018 – Lines Of Loyalty
We Christians dare not compromise our faith by making unholy alliances with the idols of our culture. Idolatry tests loyalty. Paul writes, “Wherefore, come out from the middle of them and be separate, says the Lord. And don’t touch what is unclean and I will welcome you” (2 Cor. 6:17). There are three commands followed by a promise. The commands are 1) come out, 2) be separate, and 3) don’t touch. The promise is a warm reception from God when we obey his demands for loyalty. Click to read more…
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