Building a Theological Library
Here is the link to Dr. Atkins’s list of the best book to have for a basic theological library. With this list and the one in John MacArthur’s book, you should have a great resource for Christmas gifts. Really, having list like this keep you from wasting money on books you will not need or use.
Your servant,
Bro. Jim
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The Ramblings of a Crazy Man
I had a great time this last Saturday. I am sure that the rest of you had to put up with the ramblings of a crazy man. I do hope that it was beneficial. Sorry we missed some of you, but we plan to get together again on Saturday January 31st at 8 a.m. at FBC Donelson.
For this next meeting we are going to practice outlining a text. The text that has been chosen is – Hebrews 12:1-17. Look through Dr. York’s book and see how he does his outlines. Then, through it all out and attempt your own outline. Remember that the purpose is to strive to figure out what the author of the text is saying. On January 31st we will each work through our outlines and then strive to compile it all into one workable outline.
Look forward to seeing you all at 8:30 a.m., January 31st at FBC Donelson.
Your servant,
Bro. Jim
How Goes The Reading?
How is the reading of Dr. York’s book going? How far along are you? What are your thoughts so far? Has anyone downloaded the formal book review and want to attempt to write one for sharing?
A new feature has just been added to our blog. If you subscribe you can now choose to be notified each time the blog changes. This is the easiest way for me to keep everyone informed.
Your servant,
Bro. Jim
Pastors Today – A LifeWay eNewsletter
I wanted to share with you the free Pastors Today offered through LifeWay. You can view it from the www.lifeway.com website by clicking the “ministry” tab, slide down to “Pastor.”
Or you can subscribe to the free eNewsletters by going to www.lifeway.com , clicking on “Free eNewsletters”, one the list of items available on the right side of the page. On the next page click on the “Ministry Leadership” menu. Slide down to the “Pastors Today” option and click the check box. You will need to provide your name and email address at the top left of the page. You can subscribe to as many eNewsletters, on as many subjects as you think would be helpful.
Pastors Today will provide you with a wealth of sermon and ministry related items. I would like to know how many of you are already using this free service.
Please remember to “subscribe” to our blog. This will allow me to send you a message each time someone adds an item to the blog site.
Your servant,
Bro. Jim
The Ultimate Steal!
Here is the link to the “Ultimate Steal” from Microsoft. You will need a .edu email from an approved educational institution. The cost is $59.95 for the full package of Microsoft Office with everything possible.
Our First Meeting!
It was great to be with all of you this last Saturday. It was goos to see the diversity of histories and stories in the room. I look forward to seeing how God is going to use you to shape and mold my Bible preaching.
I have tried to give you the resources that we discussed together in this blog. If you have any problems in downloading or working with these, let me know and I will try to answer your questions.
Sermon Preparation Checklist - Dr. York
6 Step Sermon Planning Workbook
2009 Sermon Planning Form - MS Word Format
Sermons by Dr. York
The Dark Side of Grace
A Bloody Shame
Book Review Sample - This is the critical book review that is used at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. I thought it might be good for us to think through Dr. York’s book with a common template.
Your servant,
Bro. Jim
Conference Cancelled
Regretfully, the Preachers on Preaching Conference scheduled for October 17-18 has been cancelled due to low response. Any registration fees already paid will be returned/refunded.
Thank you for your interest, and please continue to pray for your NBA Leadership Development Team as we strive to find ways to assist and resource the leaders in our churches.
Jim Cross
Leadership Development Team Leader
Pastor, Donelson First Baptist Church
2526 Lebanon Road
Nashville TN 37214
615.883.2339
Register Today!
It is time to get a count as to the number of people planning on attending the Preachers On Preaching Conference. Please register by clicking the link below.
Your Servant,
Bro. Jim Cross
Free Stuff!!
Thomas Nelson Publishing has agreed to add some value to the Preachers on Preaching Conference.
First they are providing a copy of John MacArthur’s book,
“Preaching, How to Preach Biblically.”
Second, Morris Proctor will be leading one of the break out session showing how to use the Libornix based program EBible to do sermon preparation. Morris is the master of training for Libornix based Bible programs.
Things are shaping up slowly be surely. Please register as soon as possible so we can know how best to serve you.
Your servant,
Bro. Jim Cross
Preaching! It is what we do…
It is Sunday morning. The week has been frayed by many needs and ministries. But now it is time for you to stand to the platform and say, “Thus says the Lord!” For the last thirty years this moment has been a water and oil mix of fear and joy.
Preaching is what we do as preachers. Yes, we must do other things also, determined by our location and church. But no matter what else is expected of us the moment of the sermon comes at least once a week. For me this moment comes Sunday morning, Sunday night, with Bible teaching on Wednesday night. That is at least one-hundred sermons a year; taking out a few weeks of vacation.
But when do we as preachers spend time training ourselves in the matter of preaching? This first “Preachers On Preaching” conference will be a catalytic event to focus on the need of equipping the Bible preacher with the resources to engage in the art of preaching. This is not a come-hear event but a how-to event.
Look at the “Save This Date” page for all the base information.
I look forward to meeting you all at First Baptist Church Donelson for the first “Preachers On Preaching” conference.
Bro. Jim Cross