Credo’s Cache

Each week we will be highlighting important resources. Check back each Friday to see what we have dug up for you. From this week’s cache:

1. 6 Reasons Why Membership Matters: By Kevin DeYoung – DeYoung says: “Membership matters more than most people think. If you really want to be a counter-cultural revolutionary, sign up for the membership class, meet with your elders, and join your local church.”

2. Either ‘Okay’ or ‘Thank You’: By Jonathan Parnell – Parnell notes: “And then when we’re soaring, when we’re skipping along the mountain peaks of life, we stop, find a quiet place, and bawl our eyes out that God would be this kind to me — a sinner, a fool, a hopeless creature, if not for his mercy.”

3. Preaching When Distressed: By Adam McClendon – McClendon says: “Whether it’s a child’s death, marriage issue, betrayal of a confidence, medical diagnosis, pastoral friend who falls morally, or the general winter blues, every leader faces distressed moments in ministry. So, how can we prepare and preach faithfully in the midst of such moments? Here are five helpful recommendations.”

 4. Blessed Are Those Not Offended By Christ: By Jason Garwood – Garwood says: “As a pastor, this is the type of discipleship I strive to promote. It’s the hard stuff of life that shapes us into disciples of Christ. It’s calling people to endure through the trials and tribulations, that inevitably come our way. Don’t expect worldly success. It’s not attractive.”

5. The Joy of Church Revitalization: By Ron Edmondson– Edmondson says: “We have seen God do some amazing things in our church the last three years. I’m humbled and honored to be a part of its history, and look forward to our future, celebrating what I believe could be the best years yet to come.”

Matt Manry is the Assistant Pastor at Life Bible Church in Canton, Georgia. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Religion at Reformed Theological Seminary and a Masters of Arts in Christian and Classical Studies from Knox Theological Seminary.