Joel 2:1-2,12-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Many of us instinctively feel the need for seasons. We can look at my own state of North Carolina as an example. Sociologists call this the “J Curve” effect. New Yorkers head straight down 95 to Fort Continue Reading
January 23, 2011
What is a Seminary President?
One retired, well-respected seminary president once told me, soon after I was called to be president of RTS Charlotte, “Mike, here are my two words to you about being a seminary president: first, stay humble. Second, you know all of those great, grand Continue Reading
January 1, 2011
Reaching Up! A Sermon for the New Year
It is interesting to look back. Here is my sermon from last year for the New Year. It has some chronologically specific items in it. Yet I trust that it contains the timeless truths of Scripture which will again speak to us today. I am convalescing with Continue Reading
February 12, 2010
Don’t Hold Back! Essentials of the Reformed Faith for Faithful Service in a Pluralistic Setting
2 Timothy 1.1-5 and the Introduction to the Conference for Presbyterian & Reformed Chaplains in Europe,12-14 February 2010 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, Continue Reading
August 17, 2009
RTS Charlotte and Embers to a Flame Doctor of Ministry
RTS Charlotte is pleased to announce the Doctor of Ministry degree program with an Emphasis in Church Revitalization. I hope you will watch the video here to learn more about this ministry. At RTS Charlotte, we aim to equip pastors to equip the saints Continue Reading
May 9, 2009
Embers to a Flame and RTS Charlotte Forging New Partnership
Through a memorandum of agreement with Dr. Harry Reeder, Briarwood Presbyterian Church and Embers to a Flame, Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC is introducing a Doctor of Ministry with an Emphasis in Church Revitalization. The first group of Continue Reading
January 7, 2009
The Ground of Your Ministry
Our Dear Students, I want to write to you about ways of approaching your ministry. Here's a question for you: Is it a "practical theology" that is primarily aimed at "how to" or is it a "pastoral theology" grounded in the Biblical-theological truths of Continue Reading
October 31, 2008
An Election Day Sermon 2008
An Election Day Sermon 2008 There is a tradition in our nation of preaching Election Day Sermons, and this American tradition is one that is based upon the teachings of Christ and should not be abandoned. Yes, we have learned that putting your trust in Continue Reading
