Does the Church need Pastors or “Leaders”?

“Leadership” seems like a buzz word among Christians these days. Between the newness of the study of “leadership,”[1] and the fact that there is nothing inherently Christian about “leadership,” some Christians express concern that the emphasis on leadership makes churches unknowingly bring secular business theories (by which they mean anti-Christian theories) into the church. One […]

My Two New Publications on the Holy Spirit

This past week I received a publication notice for my article, “The Holy Spirit and Eschatology—with Implications for Ministry and the Doctrine of Spirit Baptism,” in the Journal of Pentecostal Theology (vol. 25.2, 2016, pages 203-221). In the article I first outline the biblical connection between the Holy Spirit and eschatology, I then explain how this can shape one’s understanding […]

Looking for a ministry position?

Looking for a ministry position? While I find networking is one of the most effective ways to find employment in this area (especially a pastoral role), here are some web pages that you might find helpful. http://www.christianjobsearch.net/ http://www.ministryemployment.ca/ http://www.christiancareerscanada.com/ And if you are looking for something in the PAOC: Links to the district offices. Listings […]