John Newton was an eighteenth-century English pastor who is best known for his hymn, “Amazing Grace.” But in his day, he was better known for his pastoral friendship and wise biblical counsel. This seminar will reveal the principles that drove his understanding of spiritual friendship and will demonstrate why he is a Christlike model for us to follow.
Looking for the notes to this session? Download them here! Grief and loss will drive us to lament. Yet we can learn from the prophet Jeremiah how to cling to the Lord when all hope seems lost. His steadfast love surrounds us and his faithfulness undergirds us. He is...
Looking for the notes to this session? Download them here! This workshop will examine potential best practices when ministering to those who are dying and those who will be/are left behind with an emphasis on a biblical view of death.
If we're going to help people through their pain, we can't assume they know how to speak to God in the midst of it. Complaint comes naturally to us all, but biblical lament is a language to be learned in the context of fellowship. In this session, we'll examine the...
